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EO53 CCX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,418 mi
Last recorded64,418 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 CCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 64,418 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 64,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,787 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 63,148 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 61,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,731 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 59,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 57,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2017 53,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis slight rust

Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,246 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring items

Wipers smearing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,789 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 46,414 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 43,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to 3MM

Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn to 3MM

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,906 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 38,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 35,067 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 35,067 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,718 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,622 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 30,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,730 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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EO53 CCX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EO53 CCX, 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 EO53 CCX registered?

EO53 CCX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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