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DE53 FSZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,082 mi
Last recorded123,082 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 FSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2016 123,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 120,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 120,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg near anti roll bar inner mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg near anti roll bar inner mount (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,265 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 109,366 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 109,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 105,192 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general underbody and suspension component corrosion

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2011 101,752 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded front wheels binding slightly n/s and o/s sills corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 97,090 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 97,010 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 92,110 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 78,184 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 58,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 40,800 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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DE53 FSZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FSZ, 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 FSZ registered?

DE53 FSZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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