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CV53 NDY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

59,769 mi
Last recorded59,769 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 59,769 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 59,768 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 59,500 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 59,362 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 58,995 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 58,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 58,720 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 57,807 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 52,293 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 51,169 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2018 51,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 49,075 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,069 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,612 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 44,313 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 38,678 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 37,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

suspension arms rusted

Fail 19 Sep 2014 37,968 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

suspension arms rusted

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,133 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,134 miles

all four wishbournes very rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2011 34,810 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 34,810 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,636 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 33,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 32,021 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,021 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,015 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 30,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,727 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,224 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 NDY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 NDY, 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 NDY registered?

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

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