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EF53 GKV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,135 mi
Last recorded23,135 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 GKV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 23,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 22,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 22,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 22,013 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 21,542 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 21,000 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 20,039 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 18,814 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 17,240 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 14,857 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 14,857 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 12,798 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 11,407 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 10,066 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 8,483 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,121 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 7,121 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 5,874 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 4,939 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 4,939 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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EF53 GKV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EF53 GKV, 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 EF53 GKV registered?

EF53 GKV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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