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AV53 ULT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,387 mi
Last recorded98,387 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 ULT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 98,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outter sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

o/s rear callipar weak //////

Fail 19 Nov 2021 98,378 miles

Emissions not tested sealed tail pipe cover fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 93,585 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 89,528 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 85,679 miles

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2017 82,904 miles

Engine has oil leak/s

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside front brake disc is discoloured, possibly heat damaged

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all arms, both sides, upper and lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2mm-3mm, perished, cracked and nearside front has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 78,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides / all arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine / slight ()

alternator belt starting to perish

offside rear and both front tyres badly perished

Fail 11 Nov 2016 78,396 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides / all arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak engine / slight ()

alternator belt starting to perish

offside rear and both front tyres badly perished

Pass 1 Dec 2015 75,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracks in tread

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracks in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished and cracks in treads

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracks in tread

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 74,072 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 74,072 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 73,274 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 73,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,246 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 71,975 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 66,705 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,136 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 63,133 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 55,066 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 May 2008 50,392 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,376 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 ULT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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