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CV53 OFB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,879 mi
Last recorded70,879 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 OFB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 70,879 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 70,877 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front brake back plates corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 70,877 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front brake back plates corroded

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,573 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 26 Apr 2019 68,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber has corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 May 2018 65,449 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 65,367 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 65,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 61,567 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 61,567 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,700 miles

Nearside light corrosion on outer sill

Rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2016 51,698 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside light corrosion on outer sill

Rear discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 38,017 miles

advise corrosion on o/s outer sill no holes time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,084 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 32,748 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,985 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,887 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 25,887 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,071 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,993 miles

front discs corroded on the inside edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,701 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,721 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 OFB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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