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AO53 KPU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,037 mi
Last recorded86,037 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 KPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 86,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2013 84,014 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 84,014 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,435 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 65,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle underside and suspension components showing signs of light surface corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2010 53,718 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 40,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 27,102 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 25,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 14,591 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 KPU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KPU, 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 KPU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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