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VE53 OTL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,031 mi
Last recorded86,031 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 OTL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 86,031 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 85,306 miles

Both sides front sills corroded

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

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

Parking brake has little reseve travel

Fail 2 Oct 2023 85,295 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 80,698 miles

Both front head light lens misted up

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2021 77,469 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,901 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,988 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,046 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 74,046 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill and rear inner and outer sill and rear inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 72,481 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,928 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,582 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 68,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 64,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 59,823 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 59,823 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 55,857 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,857 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,910 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,343 miles

REAR DISCS WORN

Pass 28 Nov 2009 47,053 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 35,269 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 25,138 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 15,792 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,323 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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VE53 OTL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VE53 OTL, 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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VE53 OTL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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