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AO53 TKN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,273 mi
Last recorded66,273 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 66,273 miles

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

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

front to rear (at rear flexi) brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner/outer sills and front chassis corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded/minor blow

Fail 24 May 2018 66,269 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

front to rear (at rear flexi) brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside and offside inner/outer sills and front chassis corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded/minor blow

Pass 17 May 2017 66,260 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system slightly corroded (7.1.2)

both inner/outer sills and front chassis slightly corroded

Fail 15 May 2017 66,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder split (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system slightly corroded (7.1.2)

both inner/outer sills and front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 65,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner/outer sills slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

offside front brake slightly grabbing

parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 16 Jul 2015 61,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 61,483 miles

centre/rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,663 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,287 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,403 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 51,234 miles

Exhaust front heat shield insucure

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

Rear exhaust silencer brace corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2011 51,219 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust front heat shield insucure

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

Rear exhaust silencer brace corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,121 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 50,121 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,508 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 39,490 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 33,789 miles

front wiper blades deteriated

Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 21,937 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 TKN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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