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AV53 AXA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,604 mi
Last recorded74,604 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 AXA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 74,604 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 73,183 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 72,341 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL BREAK PADS WEARING THIN FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 69,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 66,689 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 66,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2021 62,803 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2020 59,014 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2020 59,014 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 25,657 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,926 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,478 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,486 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,877 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,022 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,813 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,278 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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AV53 AXA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV53 AXA, 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 AV53 AXA registered?

AV53 AXA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is AV53 AXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 AXA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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