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ET53 KVU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,184 mi
Last recorded98,184 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 KVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 98,184 miles

Drivers seat fixed position

Exhaust noisey

Tyres protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 87,821 miles

All tyres stretched

Drivers seat fixed position

Exhaust noisey

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake no reserve travel

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

Weld repairs undersealed

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Fail 1 Feb 2022 87,808 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All tyres stretched

Drivers seat fixed position

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisey

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake no reserve travel

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,538 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,219 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 80,473 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,366 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 68,235 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 68,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside mirror (6.1.C.1)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired door sill panel at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired door sill panel at rear (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipe from offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front after-market harness fitted

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

all four tyres slightly worn on inner edges

offside front chassis rail/inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 63,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 53,927 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 39,906 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,660 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 27,166 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,743 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 13,827 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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ET53 KVU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ET53 KVU, 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 ET53 KVU registered?

ET53 KVU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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