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AO53 FWY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,742 mi
Last recorded54,742 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 54,742 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 54,739 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,208 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres staring to crack within the tread

nail in offside rear tyre

transmission oil seal starting to leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. half worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. half worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,180 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,032 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,485 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 38,808 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 37,100 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,286 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,258 miles

thorn in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,156 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,726 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 18,304 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,666 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 17,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 FWY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

AO53 FWY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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