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EK53 UXC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,909 mi
Last recorded55,909 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 UXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 55,909 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 54,792 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

front and rear suspension covered in paint

general under-body covered in paint

Pass 6 Dec 2023 53,190 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust repaired with bandage

front suspension arms corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,196 miles

chassis corroded

coil springs corroded

front suspension arms corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,977 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 47,493 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 46,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 44,858 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,346 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking at edge of tread

Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,453 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 33,785 miles

slightly binding brake n/s/f

Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,026 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,247 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 30,247 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,841 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 25,515 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 23,931 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 23,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,753 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 18,739 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 10,768 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 UXC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UXC, 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 UXC registered?

EK53 UXC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 UXC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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