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EJ53 SXE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,400 mi
Last recorded76,400 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 SXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 76,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 76,400 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis Leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 67,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 67,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,812 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 57,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 53,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 49,579 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2018 49,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,923 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 39,923 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,882 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 29,127 miles

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

both front tyres slightly cracked/perished in tread

both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

offside front tyre shows signs of repair to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre under-inflated

Pass 28 Jul 2013 26,584 miles

both rear tyres show evidence of being run flat nearside rear tyre is worn to 3mm

front brake discs show corrosion

offside front tyre shows evidence of sidewall repair

suspect front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Jul 2012 22,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front service brakes show imbalance/run-out.

off and near side front wiper blade rubbers are split.

various tyres show evidence of side wall repairs.

Pass 12 Feb 2011 14,055 miles

nearside front tyre unevenly worn and extensively cracked and perished.

offside and nearside rear tyres extensively cracked and perished.

offside front tyre extensively cracked and perished.

Fail 12 Feb 2011 14,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre unevenly worn and extensively cracked and perished.

offside and nearside rear tyres extensively cracked and perished.

offside front tyre extensively cracked and perished.

Pass 6 Jan 2010 10,649 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2008 4,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 3,838 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 2,962 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 SXE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ53 SXE, 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 EJ53 SXE registered?

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

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