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DE53 SWX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,251 mi
Last recorded118,251 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 118,251 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear and front suspension arms has slight corrosion

parts of under vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2020 118,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear and front suspension arms has slight corrosion

parts of under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body and suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2019 114,494 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under body and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 109,544 miles

surface corrosion to all suspension components

surface corrosion to both rear sills

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 5 Apr 2018 109,522 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to all suspension components

surface corrosion to both rear sills

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 8 Apr 2017 104,361 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

MAJOR corrosion underside vehicle

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

Nearside Front Inner sill has hole but not within 30cm of major components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner sill has hole but not within 30cm of major components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 104,361 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

MAJOR corrosion underside vehicle

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

Nearside Front Inner sill has hole but not within 30cm of major components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Inner sill has hole but not within 30cm of major components

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 103,415 miles

Front sub frame and suspension components surface corrosion

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

Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear sub frame surface corrosion

pas pipes rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2015 103,404 miles

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

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

front disks slight surface corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2014 99,120 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs corroded and lipped

exhaust heavily corroded at catalytic converter and back box joints

front brakes unbalanced by 30%

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside rear chassis rail corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2014 99,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front brake discs corroded and lipped

both rear brake calipers wet with fluid

exhaust heavily corroded at catalytic converter and back box joints

front brakes unbalanced by 30%

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

offside rear chassis rail corroded

offside rear tyre has a nail in outer sidewall 195/50/15v

Pass 6 Dec 2013 90,352 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brake discs corroded and heavily lipped

exhaust back box bracket and joint corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,201 miles

lambda sensor wire insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2011 70,967 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surface

Pass 9 Nov 2010 62,119 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (195/50/15h)

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner braking surface

Fail 9 Nov 2010 62,119 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (195/50/15h)

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner braking surface

Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,481 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low(195/50/15h)

offside rear tyre wearing low(195/50/15h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,693 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,090 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,586 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 SWX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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