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EN53 NVU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,974 mi
Last recorded41,974 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 NVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 41,974 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Sep 2025 41,972 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2024 40,745 miles

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

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

underside has undersill all over

Pass 13 Oct 2023 39,538 miles

Offside Parking brake effort substantially lower than Nearside. Recommend further investigation.

Pass 6 Oct 2022 37,970 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 37,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 36,586 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 36,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 34,381 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 34,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 33,687 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 32,234 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 31,295 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 31,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,308 miles

car fully undersealed couldnt check some compoments

front wipers split but still clean windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,915 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,831 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,640 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 23,250 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,811 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 15,679 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 13,685 miles

n/s/f outer tread of tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,713 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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EN53 NVU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EN53 NVU, 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

How do I check the history of EN53 NVU?

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What year was EN53 NVU registered?

EN53 NVU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is EN53 NVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 NVU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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