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CU53 LYR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,068 mi
Last recorded22,068 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 LYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 22,068 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 21,722 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 21,434 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 20,900 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 20,340 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 19,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 18,428 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 18,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 18,364 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,656 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 16,727 miles

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

Offside Rear cill corroded not in perscribed area

Fail 23 Feb 2016 16,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear cill corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 20 Mar 2015 15,890 miles

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

slight bind nsf and rear

Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 14,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,730 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,998 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 12,311 miles

advise surface corrosian throughout

Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,799 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 11,799 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,366 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 10,723 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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CU53 LYR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CU53 LYR, 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 CU53 LYR registered?

CU53 LYR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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