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EA53 CZX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,258 mi
Last recorded119,258 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 CZX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 119,258 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 113,174 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 113,159 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 102,448 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 102,397 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 97,570 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges.

Both outer sills slightly corroded.

Exhaust in poor condition.

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

Pass 14 May 2015 90,440 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 85,817 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs rusted

Pass 8 May 2013 82,581 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,294 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,142 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 56,224 miles

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill panel requires attention

Fail 22 May 2009 48,301 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 48,301 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 41,530 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,580 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 19,849 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 CZX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA53 CZX, 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 CZX registered?

EA53 CZX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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