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CX53 AVO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,207 mi
Last recorded68,207 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 AVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 68,207 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 68,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 64,297 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 64,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 59,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 57,340 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 55,325 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 54,439 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 53,809 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 52,586 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 50,761 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 49,486 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,141 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 46,164 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 44,813 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 42,855 miles

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

exhaust backbox bracket beginning to break away from exhaust system

Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,517 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 36,149 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 33,262 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 29,739 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,431 miles

front brake pads are starting to wear thin

nearside front tyre is deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,024 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 12,335 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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CX53 AVO 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 87%.

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 CX53 AVO, 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

How do I check the history of CX53 AVO?

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What year was CX53 AVO registered?

CX53 AVO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is CX53 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 AVO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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