MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs (antiroll bar mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front and rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Welding repairs to outer sills under-sealed
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
EA53 MHE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.
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 MHE, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of EA53 MHE?
You can check the full history of EA53 MHE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was EA53 MHE registered?
EA53 MHE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is EA53 MHE safe to buy?
The MOT history for EA53 MHE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EA53 MHE have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA53 MHE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.