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EX53 CUY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

57,384 mi
Last recorded57,384 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 CUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 57,384 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 56,539 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 55,285 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 53,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 51,895 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,393 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,627 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 45,399 miles

both sills at rear deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2017 43,022 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,469 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 37,807 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 35,281 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 35,281 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre has split on inner wall, no cords exposed

Pass 22 Aug 2013 32,360 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre low on very edge .

small chips front screen

Pass 31 Aug 2012 30,009 miles

near side rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,167 miles

nera side rear tyre 1.6 mm on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 24,687 miles

nsf tyre on limit and slight damage to outer sidewall

wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2009 21,627 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,626 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,756 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 13,237 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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EX53 CUY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 EX53 CUY, 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 EX53 CUY registered?

EX53 CUY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is EX53 CUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 CUY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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