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CV53 OFC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,846 mi
Last recorded47,846 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 OFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 47,846 miles

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

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

note/corrosion starting to nearside floor to sill area

Pass 12 Jun 2025 46,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 44,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 44,421 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 44,305 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,743 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 41,337 miles

corrosion present at offside front chassis area

nearside brake pipe corroded at rear

offside brake pipe corroded at rear

rear brakes worn low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 38,766 miles

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

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

showing signs of corrosion on underside of vehicle

wipers starting to smear

Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,173 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 37,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,540 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 35,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,913 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,050 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,975 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 26,834 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 26,834 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 22,129 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 17,602 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 17,602 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 13,295 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 OFC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OFC, 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 OFC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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