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CV53 NDC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,067 mi
Last recorded86,067 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 NDC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 86,067 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 79,715 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 74,012 miles

Corrosion to underside body, chassis and suspension components

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe along the subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 74,012 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to underside body, chassis and suspension components

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe along the subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 73,944 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Inner Upper wheel arches have surface corrosion

Pass 28 May 2021 72,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside of car

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 72,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General corrosion to underside of car

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 70,613 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 70,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 65,281 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,945 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,244 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,037 miles

both rear handbrake calipers not fully returning when park brake off

small split to offside rear tyre on inner edge not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,394 miles

off side rear metal brake slightly corroded from o/s to n/s

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,498 miles

osr metal brake pipe starting to corrode

petrol flap stiff

undertrays fitted

wiper blades smearing

Fail 17 Apr 2013 56,498 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osr metal brake pipe starting to corrode

petrol flap stiff

undertrays fitted

wiper blades smearing

Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,383 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,915 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 40,391 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres deterioating / cracking

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,391 miles

all 4 tyres deterioating / cracking

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,571 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,012 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 26,726 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 17,478 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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CV53 NDC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CV53 NDC, 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 CV53 NDC registered?

CV53 NDC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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