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EK53 AGY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,440 mi
Last recorded41,440 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 AGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 41,440 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 41,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 May 2026 41,430 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively very slight (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 33,004 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 32,984 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 32,975 miles

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

corrosion to front chassis rails

Fail 26 Oct 2020 32,974 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to front chassis rails

Pass 31 May 2018 31,950 miles

heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 31 May 2018 31,949 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,429 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Fail 6 Oct 2015 31,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

nearside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 3 Mar 2014 28,849 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 13 Aug 2013 28,731 miles

n/s/r sill corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2013 28,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,164 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 27,186 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 25,545 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,485 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,239 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,176 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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EK53 AGY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EK53 AGY, 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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EK53 AGY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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