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FD53 KHR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

54,127 mi
Last recorded54,127 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 54,127 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 54,048 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 53,718 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 52,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 51,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate cracked

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 49,605 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,171 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security iner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 44,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and had repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear rear of sill slightly rusty

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear rear of sill slightly rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2018 44,989 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and had repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear rear of sill slightly rusty

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear rear of sill slightly rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,443 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 43,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened metal braided hoses fitted (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened metal braided hoses fitted (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened metal braided hoses fitted (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened has metal braided hoses fitted (3.6.A.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 43,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 43,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.68 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 10.64% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 485 (7.3.D.3)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,230 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,936 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 38,308 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 35,007 miles

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 33,993 miles

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

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2009 32,807 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,920 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on the outter edge

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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FD53 KHR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FD53 KHR, 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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FD53 KHR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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