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BN53 NWY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,145 mi
Last recorded103,145 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NWY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 103,145 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

font and rear tyres wearing both edges

Fail 17 Apr 2024 103,117 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

EML light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

font and rear tyres wearing both edges

Pass 17 Mar 2023 98,858 miles

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2022 92,196 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 92,196 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Both OS and NS (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coolant expansion tank is empty

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both OS and NS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both OS and NS. (Heavily) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald (Strongly advice being changed) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OS and NS. (Strongly advice being changed) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,404 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 77,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 77,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 72,235 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 72,235 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 66,795 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 66,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,525 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,718 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,710 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 59,207 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,625 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

back box curroded at joint

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Mar 2011 52,145 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,443 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 49,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,340 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 33,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,755 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 23,235 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,235 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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BN53 NWY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN53 NWY, 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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BN53 NWY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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