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EK53 ESV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,303 mi
Last recorded78,303 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ESV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,303 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake just meet requirement

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 78,291 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at front of subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at front of subframe area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

front and rear subframes and all suspension arms and attachments heavily corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 78,147 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 78,147 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,966 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding

covers fitted

vehicle corroded including suspension/steering components

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,619 miles

Nearside Front brake binding on (not to excess)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 75,618 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake binding on (not to excess)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,619 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread (centre)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,618 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread (centre)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,803 miles

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

exhaust corroding

nearside rear outer sill soft

screw and nail in offside rear tyre/cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2014 63,803 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear outer sill soft

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

exhaust corroding

screw and nail in offside rear tyre/cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2014 63,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 57,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre very low

offside front tyre soft

offside front wiper could be better

rear pads low

Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,500 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre very low

offside front tyre soft

offside front wiper could be better

rear pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,793 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 43,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 43,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 36,282 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 28,073 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 21,429 miles

both rear tyre treads low and n/s/f tread low on outer edge

Pass 21 Sep 2006 16,524 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 ESV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ESV, 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 EK53 ESV registered?

EK53 ESV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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