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EX53 CVC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,290 mi
Last recorded113,290 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 CVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 113,290 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 104,630 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,447 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,801 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 98,579 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 96,359 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 96,359 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 90,081 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 83,579 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 83,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,659 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 76,879 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,202 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,072 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 34,497 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,907 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 CVC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EX53 CVC, 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 CVC registered?

EX53 CVC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 CVC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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