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DE53 MOA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,731 mi
Last recorded103,731 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 MOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2020 103,731 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake callipers seized

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody brake pipes and fuel pipes covered with underseal

Nearside Front brake calliper seized

Fail 12 Apr 2019 103,719 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper leaking excessively (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper leaking excessively (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

The whole underside of vehicle has under sealer

Pass 9 May 2017 102,439 miles

rear suspension arms starting to corrode

slight bind on n/s front brake

Fail 8 May 2017 102,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

rear suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,308 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

all suspension arms corroded

exhaust back box rubbers splitting

front and rear sub frames corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 98,302 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

all suspension arms corroded

exhaust back box rubbers splitting

front and rear sub frames corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 92,253 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 92,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 88,859 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front fog lamps not working

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

nearside rear sill corroded (inner/outer)

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside rear sill corroded (inner/outer)

offside rear stabilzer bar slightly insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2014 88,859 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front fog lamps not working

engine managment light illumintated

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

nearside rear sill corroded (inner/outer)

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside rear sill corroded (inner/outer)

offside rear stabilzer bar slightly insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,947 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,560 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 64,560 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,261 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 59,927 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 53,927 miles

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,927 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,221 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 46,220 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 31,039 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 MOA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MOA, 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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DE53 MOA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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