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CX53 VMJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 89,209 miles

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)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 89,208 miles

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 83,903 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 83,901 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 77,180 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,944 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 70,887 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 66,645 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 66,645 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 59,017 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,372 miles

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

front discs worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2010 45,504 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 38,107 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,353 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,785 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,967 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 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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CX53 VMJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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