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EY53 WBO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,451 mi
Last recorded113,451 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 WBO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 113,451 miles

oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 113,451 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2016 104,800 miles

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 31 Aug 2016 104,800 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,811 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,864 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 89,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,297 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,752 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 67,379 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,829 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 55,726 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,278 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,983 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,382 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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EY53 WBO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY53 WBO, 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 EY53 WBO registered?

EY53 WBO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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