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DU53 LWN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,351 mi
Last recorded55,351 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 LWN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 55,351 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 55,234 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,071 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,044 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 54,596 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,322 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,583 miles

both outer sills have corrossion

Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,241 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,243 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 46,236 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 43,431 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,727 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,803 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

chips in screen

exhaust corroded

wipers poor

Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,323 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 14,496 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 7,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 6,668 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 LWN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LWN, 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 LWN registered?

DU53 LWN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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