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CV53 NDG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,356 mi
Last recorded86,356 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 NDG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 86,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 77,941 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,750 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 67,742 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 66,365 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 66,365 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 65,720 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 65,713 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,142 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,516 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,131 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 43,714 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,694 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,706 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 33,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,821 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 22,696 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 17,693 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 NDG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV53 NDG, 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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CV53 NDG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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