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AO53 DFF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,443 mi
Last recorded36,443 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 36,443 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 35,751 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 35,204 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 35,202 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 34,619 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 34,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside sill corroded not considered excessive

Offside Front inner sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 34,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,525 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 33,028 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,455 miles

Offside Front Brake caliper rattling on pins

Fail 16 Aug 2016 32,455 miles

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

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

Knocking on front suspension

Pass 25 Aug 2015 31,884 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,884 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 29,791 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front chassis's slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 28,915 miles

N/S/F Tyre Tread And Sidewall cracked.

O/S/F Tyre Tread And Sidewall Cracked.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,955 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 24,496 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 24,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,252 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 22,251 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,587 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 16,176 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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AO53 DFF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AO53 DFF, 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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AO53 DFF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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