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CV53 NDF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,123 mi
Last recorded37,123 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 37,123 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 37,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 34,995 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 34,995 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 32,830 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2014 30,609 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 14 Jan 2013 27,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 27,838 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 25,182 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear suspension rusty

plastic covers under vechile

Pass 17 Jan 2011 22,491 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front and rear suspension rusty

plastic cover under vechile

Pass 30 Jan 2010 17,520 miles

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

wipers leaving lines

Pass 28 Jan 2009 14,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advies travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Jan 2009 14,608 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advies travel on handbrake

advies wiper blades

Pass 16 Jan 2008 12,040 miles

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

advies travel on handbrake

Fail 16 Jan 2008 12,040 miles

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

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

advies travel on handbrake

Pass 5 Jan 2007 9,636 miles

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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 NDF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NDF, 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 NDF registered?

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

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