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CE53 VOO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,623 mi
Last recorded73,623 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 VOO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 73,623 miles

car generally rusty

front subframe rusty

front suspension arms rusty

inner sills rusty

n/s rear outer sill corroded

o/s engine bay rusty

o/s rear outer sill badly corroded

rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 5 May 2017 73,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

car generally rusty

front subframe rusty

front suspension arms rusty

inner sills rusty

n/s front tyre wearing badly on outer edge

n/s rear outer sill corroded

o/s engine bay rusty

o/s rear outer sill badly corroded

rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2016 69,077 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 64,513 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 59,857 miles

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

outside wall of n/s front tyre has a chunk of rubber missing off wall beading

Pass 9 Apr 2013 55,997 miles

o/s front wheel is a bit stiff to turn

Pass 13 Apr 2012 52,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2011 48,924 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 48,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,900 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 43,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,097 miles

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

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

handbrake high

Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,358 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,504 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 23,504 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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CE53 VOO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE53 VOO, 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 CE53 VOO registered?

CE53 VOO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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