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EA53 CZT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

60,734 mi
Last recorded60,734 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 CZT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 60,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,660 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 57,652 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear axle to nearside at T piece (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 56,226 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 56,226 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 54,097 miles

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

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2016 52,547 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 52,547 miles

Emissions not tested oil level below minimum (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill not seam welded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,523 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 50,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner part of tread (195/50/15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished (195/50/15)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner part of tread (195/50/15) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (195/50/15) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 48,009 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,606 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 44,603 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 40,063 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,063 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 36,914 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,835 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,593 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 17,050 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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EA53 CZT 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 76.2%.

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 EA53 CZT, 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 EA53 CZT registered?

EA53 CZT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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