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DU53 LWM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,973 mi
Last recorded36,973 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 LWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 36,973 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2015 36,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 26,989 miles

rear outer sills signs of rust

Fail 11 Mar 2014 26,989 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear outer sills signs of rust

Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,589 miles

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,360 miles

rear tyre treads low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,747 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 13,667 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 10,510 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 9,230 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 7,354 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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DU53 LWM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU53 LWM, 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 DU53 LWM registered?

DU53 LWM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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