MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
extensive corrosion under vehicle to steering, chassis, body & sills
n/s front anti roll bar link has slight play
o/s rear tyre low on tread
rear discs poor & pads low
extensive underbody corrosion/rear suspension heavily corroded/o/s outer sill corroded and damaged
front suspension ball joint dust covers in poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside wiper blade split on edge(slight)
Rear brakes slight bind
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside wiper blade split on edge(slight)
Rear brakes slight bind
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
O/S & N/S Front Tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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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DE53 FSU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 DE53 FSU, 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 DE53 FSU registered?
DE53 FSU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2003.
Is DE53 FSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE53 FSU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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