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BN53 NXE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,346 mi
Last recorded115,346 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 NXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 115,346 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 115,310 miles

Brake performance not tested total brake failure. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 114,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades deteriorating. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction small crack. (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 113,110 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill. and n/s/f box section (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 113,110 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure behind hub. (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill. and n/s/f box section (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 108,334 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front object in Tyre

Offside Rear Inner and Outer Sidewall cracking Had to inflate tyre for test

Fail 26 Apr 2016 108,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Touching Tyre on Full Lock (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front object in Tyre

Offside Rear Inner and Outer Sidewall cracking Had to inflate tyre for test

Pass 18 Apr 2015 101,766 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 101,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,745 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 97,722 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2013 94,233 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 94,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2012 84,028 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2011 77,127 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 77,127 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2010 69,327 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 62,272 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2009 62,272 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 29,168 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 NXE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NXE, 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 BN53 NXE registered?

BN53 NXE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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