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CV53 TYO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,185 mi
Last recorded52,185 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 TYO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2016 52,185 miles

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

front brakes slightly binding

small cut on n/s/r tyre, no cords exposed

Pass 19 Jun 2014 46,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 46,161 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,660 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2012 44,660 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2011 43,686 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 43,686 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 41,976 miles

corrosion to both sills

Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,625 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 34,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,885 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 TYO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 TYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV53 TYO registered?

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

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