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AV53 DZP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,122 mi
Last recorded96,122 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 DZP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 96,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (badly rusted) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 96,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (badly rusted) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sil;encer pipe and joint badly rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 85,380 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear sil;encer pipe and joint badly rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 77,260 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 77,259 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 67,959 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,126 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 58,124 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,657 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 49,657 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 38,373 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 48,285 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,040 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,403 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,343 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 38,760 miles

both rear outter sills getting rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,482 miles

rear outer sills light corrosion in some places

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,980 miles

Rear inner brake pads may be low.(Advise early inspection.)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,571 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 DZP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV53 DZP, 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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AV53 DZP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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