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AF53 TSZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,104 mi
Last recorded117,104 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 117,104 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 103,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 89,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 71,207 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped and corroded

front brake pads low

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front inner suspension turrets / subframe / suspension arms - Corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 58,371 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust system corroded

front subframe / suspension arms / coil springs / brake hose metal ferrules - corroded

nearside front tyre on limit outer edge - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front wiper smeary

nearside rear tyre close to limit (2mm)

rear subframe / suspension arms / coil springs / brake hose metal ferrules / chassis rails - corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 58,371 miles

exhaust system corroded

front subframe / suspension arms / coil springs / brake hose metal ferrules - corroded

nearside front tyre on limit outer edge - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front wiper smeary

nearside rear tyre close to limit (2mm)

rear subframe / suspension arms / coil springs / brake hose metal ferrules / chassis rails - corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,311 miles

exhaust system corroding

front subframe corroding

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front and rear suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroding

wipers smeary

Fail 21 Sep 2009 49,306 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust system corroding

front subframe corroding

long travel on handbrake

nearside and offside front and rear suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroding

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,767 miles

exhaust system corroding

front and rear subframes corroding

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroding

nearside and offside rear sills starting to corrode

nearside and offside rear suspension arms corroding

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 3 Sep 2007 34,333 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 26,233 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AF53 TSZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 TSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF53 TSZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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