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DK53 MXS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,013 mi
Last recorded138,013 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 MXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 138,013 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick look likes there beginning to brake apart (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front oil level low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

corroded front to back

Pass 6 Jul 2023 133,240 miles

N/s and O/s rear sills corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear Brakes

Vehicle corroded front to back

Fail 6 Jul 2023 133,236 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/s and O/s rear sills corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear Brakes

Vehicle corroded front to back

Pass 30 Jun 2022 127,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres cracking around edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear subframes and other various items corroded

N/s and O/s rear sills corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 127,346 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres cracking around edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front and rear subframes and other various items corroded

N/s and O/s rear sills corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Rear Brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 123,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 122,616 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,760 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 112,819 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,427 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 103,440 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,396 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 100,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 100,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,791 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,047 miles

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

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

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Mar 2012 74,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,143 miles

surface corrosion front and rear cross members

surface corrosion front and rear wishbones

surface corrosion nearside and offside rear sills

Pass 11 Aug 2010 57,314 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 57,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 50,410 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 44,585 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,741 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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DK53 MXS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DK53 MXS, 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 DK53 MXS registered?

DK53 MXS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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