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AM53 HCE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,853 mi
Last recorded113,853 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 113,853 miles

N/S/F wing corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 115,457 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 111,813 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,130 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 108,246 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 107,886 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 107,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,686 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear droplinks have slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,778 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

slightly higher aspect ratio tyres fitted at front

Fail 22 Sep 2014 103,731 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

slightly higher aspect ratio tyres fitted at front

Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,191 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,726 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 82,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front suspension arms, coil springs and subframe started to corroded

Rear subframe, upper and lower suspension arms started to corrode

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,232 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 76,391 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 72,297 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 68,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,470 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 60,059 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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AM53 HCE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AM53 HCE, 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 AM53 HCE registered?

AM53 HCE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is AM53 HCE safe to buy?

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