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FD53 KHU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

149,460 mi
Last recorded149,460 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 149,460 miles

Underbody Corroded

OSR/NSR Outer Sills Corroded

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 149,443 miles

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

OSR/NSR Outer Sills Corroded

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

Underbody Corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 145,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 145,987 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 140,062 miles

Front disc crodded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 135,390 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 124,821 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 115,353 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn on inner face (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre has cuts on inner side wall and worn to limit 1.6 mm

Pass 2 Nov 2016 105,559 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,772 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 92,410 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 81,055 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 74,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 67,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 67,743 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 64,257 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,640 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,635 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 46,205 miles

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

sticker in swept area of windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,205 miles

sticker in swept area of windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2006 31,055 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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FD53 KHU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KHU, 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 KHU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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