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CN53 PZO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

92,530 mi
Last recorded92,530 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 PZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 92,530 miles

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Nearside & Offside sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Nearside & Offside sills corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,395 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 86,217 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside rusted various places

Pass 30 Sep 2022 81,380 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 81,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 76,598 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 76,598 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,129 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 70,931 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,748 miles

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2018 65,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti role bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti role bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti role bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti role bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s 195/50 R15 n/s 185/60 R14 (5.2.3 (b))

Manufacturers engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 61,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,046 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,174 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 48,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,030 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,334 miles

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

front tyres perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,033 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,653 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 32,100 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,166 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,302 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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CN53 PZO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CN53 PZO, 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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CN53 PZO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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