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ET53 KVV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

62,623 mi
Last recorded62,623 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 62,623 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 22 Jan 2019 62,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all tyres perished

Pass 8 Feb 2018 59,841 miles

slight corrosion n/s/f chassis

Fail 23 Jan 2018 59,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front chassis corroded

general corrosion under vehicle

plastic covers over sills

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,926 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

plastic covers over outer sills/ inner front pads low

Fail 23 Jan 2017 57,922 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

plastic covers over outer sills/ inner front pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,712 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

plastic covers over outer sills

Fail 19 Jan 2016 55,712 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 27 Jan 2015 53,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 53,622 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 50,899 miles

general underbody corrosion at rear of vehicle.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 50,899 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion at rear of vehicle.

Pass 15 Nov 2012 47,321 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 47,316 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,862 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,190 miles

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

both front tyres,wearing slightly low on outer edges.

Fail 9 Dec 2010 40,190 miles

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

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

both front tyres,wearing slightly low on outer edges.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 36,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,318 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,100 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 23,882 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 KVV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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