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AF53 TXX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,235 mi
Last recorded107,235 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 107,235 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 104,981 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some metal brake pipes surface rusted (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted on outer edge (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion some part of strucure at early stages of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 104,944 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s and n/s and front brake discs rusted on edges of inner faces

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2014 97,341 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 97,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,398 miles

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

all front rubber gators has slight perrieshing

front tyres perrished on side walls

Fail 22 Aug 2013 96,398 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

all front rubber gators has slight perrieshing

front tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 30 Aug 2012 94,985 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 94,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 90,851 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Exhaust backbox hanging brackets corroded.

Front brake disc's slightly corroded.

Front brake pads 3-4mm

N/s/r tyre 3mm.

O/s/r tyre 2-3mm.

Rear brake disc's slightly corroded.

Rear pads 3-4mm

Pass 29 Nov 2010 82,973 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

Fail 29 Nov 2010 82,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

Pass 30 Nov 2009 73,584 miles

Exhaust getting corroded.

Front brake discs are slightly corroded and slightly warped.

Rear brake discs are slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 39,634 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 39,634 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,865 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 TXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TXX, 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 TXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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