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EK53 VOP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

72,699 mi
Last recorded72,699 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VOP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 72,699 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 72,693 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 72,620 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 1\4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower 1\4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 72,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 71,451 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 69,526 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 69,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 66,816 miles

Nearside Front brakes binding slightly when rotating wheel by hand

Fail 8 May 2019 66,816 miles

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

Nearside Front brakes binding slightly when rotating wheel by hand

Pass 21 May 2018 64,695 miles

Engine light on

Fail 21 May 2018 64,695 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering By wheel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 61,491 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,027 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 51,495 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 49,721 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 49,721 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 47,650 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 44,821 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 44,821 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 41,202 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 36,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 33,205 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 29,141 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 29,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 16,041 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 13,030 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 VOP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VOP, 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 VOP registered?

EK53 VOP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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