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EK53 KGE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

43,102 mi
Last recorded43,102 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 43,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 42,109 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 41,547 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 41,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 40,543 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Chassis Legs By Front Anti Roll Bar Mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 38,027 miles

Front chassis corroded and weak by the anti roll bar mounts.

n/s/r outer sill corroded and weak

Pass 28 Oct 2019 37,449 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 37,176 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/f and o/s/f chassis by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,567 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,789 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 31,392 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,905 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,172 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,716 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 22,852 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,526 miles

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

all four tyres are cracked and perished all over

Pass 29 Oct 2009 18,680 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 16,314 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,146 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 12,004 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 12,004 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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 KGE 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 95.2%.

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 EK53 KGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 KGE registered?

EK53 KGE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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