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VE53 OTM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,551 mi
Last recorded72,551 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 OTM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2019 72,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail is cracked by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,756 miles

All front and rear suspension arm's corroded but not seriously weakened

Both O/S and N/S inner and outer sills corroded

Both rear tyre treads starting to perish

Nearside front floor plan corroding

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle chassis structure is corroded near both front anti roll bar mounts but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 66,753 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All front and rear suspension arm's corroded but not seriously weakened

Both O/S and N/S inner and outer sills corroded

Both rear tyre treads starting to perish

Nearside front floor plan corroding

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle chassis structure is corroded near both front anti roll bar mounts but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,526 miles

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

Corrosion to O/S and N/S outer sills at rear

Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

O/S and N/S anti-roll bar drop link bottom mount, nuts corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/wiper in poor condition rubber slight split

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,009 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,648 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 52,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,710 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY STARTING TO WEAR

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 45,021 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2011 42,135 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 42,135 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 34,483 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 31,158 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 31,158 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,150 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 28,150 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,028 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 13,124 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 OTM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTM, 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 OTM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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