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DE53 SOA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,931 mi
Last recorded75,931 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 75,931 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,875 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 61,736 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 54,128 miles

All four tyres date back to 2005 and are starting to craze.

Both front lower and all rear suspension arms starting to rust.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 54,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all suspension parts rusty shailing

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,113 miles

EML on.

Rear pads low.

all 8 suspension arms rusty.

all tyres 9 years old.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 52,242 miles

Offside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Offside rear sill (beyond load bearing section) heavily corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2013 52,232 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Offside rear sill (beyond load bearing section) heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2012 51,386 miles

Malfunction lamp on.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

The majority of suspension arms are showing early signs of corrosion.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 51,386 miles

Malfunction lamp on.

The majority of suspension arms are showing early signs of corrosion.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,939 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,175 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 47,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s & n/s rear discs excessivley coroded on inner faces

off side & near side front discs excessivly coroded on inner faces

Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,991 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 43,216 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,932 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 SOA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

DE53 SOA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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