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FA53 CYH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

186,868 mi
Last recorded186,868 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 186,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Modified system, larger bore, touching chassis and body.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened "Blued" from heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

All tyres modified and stretched over narrower alloy wheels

Suspension modified, very low and hard

Pass 2 Nov 2024 185,755 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 177,097 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 177,037 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 2 Sep 2022 176,297 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 176,276 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 175,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 175,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 175,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 174,078 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 172,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 172,831 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 170,894 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 168,241 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 163,950 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 163,942 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 158,660 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 156,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 156,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 152,977 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 14,218 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 142,351 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 137,061 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 125,362 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 125,362 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 122,685 miles

o/s handbrake recording a lower reading than the n/s

Pass 1 Aug 2005 111,674 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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FA53 CYH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FA53 CYH, 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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FA53 CYH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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