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MX53 TFZ

2003 Maserati Spyder

Red Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

51,310 mi
Last recorded51,310 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Maserati Spyder35,877 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 TFZ
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 51,310 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 50,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 50,201 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 49,958 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 49,753 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 49,590 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 49,294 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2018 48,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2017 48,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2016 47,118 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 47,101 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 46,905 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 46,835 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 46,415 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2012 46,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 43,731 miles

drivers air bag missing

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2010 43,729 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers air bag missing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,514 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 25,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 9,721 miles

How Reliable is the Maserati Spyder?

Based on 7,126 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Steering rack gaiter split 161
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Headlamp aim too high 71
Headlamp aim too low 69
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MX53 TFZ is a 2003 Maserati Spyder in Red with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Maserati Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,877 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Maserati Spyder fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 TFZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Spyder typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Maserati Spyder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX53 TFZ registered?

MX53 TFZ is a 2003 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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