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BT53 TZR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,600 mi
Last recorded88,600 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 TZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,600 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 84,484 miles

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

n/s and o/s top and bottom balljoint covers perished

Pass 6 Oct 2018 79,701 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 76,251 miles

both front fog lights broken

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2017 76,251 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)

both front fog lights broken

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2016 73,183 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroded

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front tyre perrishing on outer edge & inner wall

Nearside Rear tyre perrishing on inner wall

Pass 17 Oct 2015 64,208 miles

Centre Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lower fog lamp lens damage (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

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

rear exhaust box secure clamps corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,744 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 57,746 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,196 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 49,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2012 40,832 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 40,832 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,877 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,207 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,937 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,649 miles

both front tyres worn to limit,both rear tyres near limit

Fail 25 Nov 2008 26,646 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn to limit,both rear tyres near limit

Pass 30 Nov 2007 23,403 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 19,774 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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BT53 TZR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT53 TZR, 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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BT53 TZR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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