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TG53 RMG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

41,329 mi
Last recorded41,329 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTG53 RMG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 41,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower, and heavily covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower, and heavily covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower, and heavily covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower, and heavily covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and heavily covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

WHOLE OF UNBDER VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 20 Mar 2025 41,328 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill , also clearly full of body filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill , also clearly full of body filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower, and heavily covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower, and heavily covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower, and heavily covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower, and heavily covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and heavily covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

WHOLE OF UNBDER VEHICLE COVERED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 5 Feb 2024 40,966 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,528 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 40,323 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 40,085 miles

Underbody of vechicle undersealed

Pass 21 Feb 2020 40,009 miles

all underside and components undersealed

Pass 7 Dec 2018 37,216 miles

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

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

slight corrossion on off side rear sill

vehical undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2017 34,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 34,180 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 33,389 miles

offside front tyre cracked/perished

offside rear tyre cracked/perished

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 24 Oct 2014 32,592 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 31,538 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 26,143 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,823 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 23,856 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 21,416 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,061 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,468 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 10,253 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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TG53 RMG 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 95.2%.

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 TG53 RMG, 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 TG53 RMG registered?

TG53 RMG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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