MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake pads low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn on inner edges
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CX53 VMJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 VMJ, 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 VMJ registered?
CX53 VMJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 2003.
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