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EK53 UXA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,828 mi
Last recorded52,828 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 52,828 miles

Front chassis corroded nearside

Front chassis corroded offside

Front front suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear offside tyre tread worn on edge

Rear petrol tank corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2025 52,478 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 51,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 51,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked/perished to expose the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 51,307 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 51,296 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 50,851 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle generally corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2021 50,851 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle generally corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,475 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 50,475 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,028 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 48,064 miles

Front Tyres Slight Tread Splitting

Pass 3 Aug 2016 46,174 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 46,172 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 43,749 miles

Both Rear Sills Starting To Deteriorate

Engine Light On

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Wiper Starting To Split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,968 miles

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,622 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,375 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 38,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,608 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,380 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,421 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 23,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 16,731 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 UXA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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