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CU53 OLP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

52,923 mi
Last recorded52,923 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 OLP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 52,923 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 46,587 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 45,466 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 44,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 44,769 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 44,512 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 42,527 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,583 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 39,190 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,493 miles

slight runout n/s o/s front brakes

Pass 13 Apr 2011 33,841 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,262 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,666 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,210 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 20,666 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,666 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 15,077 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 OLP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 OLP registered?

CU53 OLP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is CU53 OLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 OLP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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