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CX53 VLT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,009 mi
Last recorded79,009 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 VLT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 79,009 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Crash bar corroding

Front Subframe corroding

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2022 76,542 miles

Nearside Corrosion on sill

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Corrosion on sill

Rear Corrosion on rear subframe components

Pass 31 Mar 2021 74,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 71,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 70,802 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,004 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,215 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 69,215 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,152 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 65,588 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 62,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 30 Aug 2012 5,015 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,573 miles

both rear outer sill sections surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,153 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 52,101 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 44,236 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 44,236 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 43,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 43,048 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,100 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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CX53 VLT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VLT, 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 CX53 VLT registered?

CX53 VLT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is CX53 VLT safe to buy?

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