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EJ53 FOD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,320 mi
Last recorded145,320 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 FOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 145,320 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 145,320 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 136,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 135,601 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,791 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 123,787 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 111,556 miles

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

under body corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2016 111,556 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2016 110,739 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2015 97,166 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Oct 2014 82,970 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 82,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,264 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 73,109 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,434 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 61,241 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,434 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 48,985 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 41,697 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 34,791 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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EJ53 FOD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EJ53 FOD, 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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EJ53 FOD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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