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AO53 LPZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,683 mi
Last recorded83,683 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 83,683 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,841 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 80,841 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 76,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 76,865 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 75,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 75,720 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 74,060 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,359 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 70,848 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 67,564 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 66,271 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,700 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,993 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,741 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,350 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 37,324 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,632 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,804 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 31 Oct 2006 23,683 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 LPZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

AO53 LPZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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