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AF53 TXT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,852 mi
Last recorded83,852 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 TXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2017 83,852 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust system corroding

front and rear brake disc faces corroded/worn

steering and suspension components corroding

surface corrosion on power steering pipes

surface corrosion on steel brake pipes

surface corrosion on steel fuel pipes

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2015 83,078 miles

Dipstick broken

Exhaust emissions lambda value close to acceptable limit

Front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Heavy surface corrosion in floors, boot floor, front and rear chassis sections, inner sills and inner arches

Nearside front position light flickers occasionally

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Offside rear brake binds slightly, and pads worn more than other side

Rear outer sills are heavily repaired with filler. Unable to assess condition of metal below filler

Pass 28 May 2014 135,603 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 126,023 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 110,370 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 110,370 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 May 2011 93,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 77,668 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,125 miles

P.A.S pipes that go into steering rack rusty.

o/s mirror housing damaged, causing a sharp edge.

Pass 20 May 2008 53,752 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 35,600 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 29,750 miles

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 TXT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TXT, 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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What year was AF53 TXT registered?

AF53 TXT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AF53 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 TXT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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