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AO53 DHU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

45,478 mi
Last recorded45,478 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 DHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 45,478 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 43,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 42,004 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 41,622 miles

Front surface rust

Rear surface rust

Fail 17 Apr 2023 41,622 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front surface rust

Rear surface rust

Pass 25 Mar 2022 40,779 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 40,779 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 39,418 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2020 39,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Both outer sills corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 39,084 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 38,669 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 38,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Apr 2017 37,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 36,055 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 35,210 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 34,025 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 32,294 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 31,297 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 29,476 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 29,451 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All road springs slightly corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,704 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2009 24,405 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,205 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 19,092 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 19,092 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 16,309 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 DHU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DHU, 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 AO53 DHU registered?

AO53 DHU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is AO53 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 DHU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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