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AO53 LPL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,739 mi
Last recorded141,739 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 141,739 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing rusty/weak

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 141,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed/loose (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing rusty/weak

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 141,305 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

inner sills rusty/weak nearside and offside

underneath vehicle rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2021 140,500 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 140,498 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 136,516 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 11 Mar 2019 127,858 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 118,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 118,582 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BOTH REAR (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REAR (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 115,050 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 114,624 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 113,598 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 113,171 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 112,694 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 110,650 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 109,226 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 108,137 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 87,880 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2007 69,116 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn uneven

Pass 23 Sep 2006 53,648 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 LPL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 AO53 LPL, 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 LPL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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