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AO53 LPP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,772 mi
Last recorded61,772 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 61,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 61,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

suspension arms corroded but not excessively

Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 56,652 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,276 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 55,178 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 55,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,796 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,903 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyres perished and wearing on edges

both front brakes binding slightly

nail in offside front tyre

under vehicle rusty

undershields fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

all tyres getting low on tread and starting to perish

front discs starting to rust

off side outer sill starting to rust

sheilds fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2014 48,097 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

all tyres getting low on tread and starting to perish

front discs starting to rust

off side outer sill starting to rust

sheilds fitted

slight power steering leek

Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,001 miles

front discs starting to rust

front tyres getting low on edges

off side outer sill rusty

sheilds fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2013 43,001 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front and rear discs straing to rust

front tyres getting low on edges

off side outer sill rusty

sheilds fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,606 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,172 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,925 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 29,925 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 25,882 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,949 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,233 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 LPP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LPP, 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 LPP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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