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EF53 VOK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,746 mi
Last recorded109,746 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 VOK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 109,746 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 109,503 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 109,479 miles

Emissions not tested eml light on (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,696 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,247 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 106,247 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 102,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 102,497 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,402 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 73,186 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 73,176 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,633 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 40,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 40,698 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,230 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 33,290 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 29 Nov 2007 24,664 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 19,370 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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EF53 VOK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOK, 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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EF53 VOK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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