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VE53 OUB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

134,972 mi
Last recorded134,972 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 OUB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 134,972 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 28 Mar 2023 122,594 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2023 122,578 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 106,888 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 106,804 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 104,685 miles

general underside surface corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2019 104,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,697 miles

general corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 23 May 2018 102,664 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2016 102,532 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,822 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 101,822 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 99,477 miles

Rear axle noise.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 99,467 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Engine management light on,

Rear axle noise.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,624 miles

Engine management light on.

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,463 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills corroding at back end

Fail 2 Nov 2011 89,563 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills corroding at back end

Fail 29 Oct 2010 79,246 miles

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Both front brake discs are rusty on inner side

N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,246 miles

Both front brake discs are rusty on inner side

N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge

O/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,939 miles

Offside and nearside wipers slightly split.

Rear of offside and nearside outer sill panels corroding.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 59,816 miles

Both headlamp aims close to upper limit.

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2008 59,816 miles

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

Both headlamp aims close to upper limit.

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 25,056 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 51,031 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake pads very low.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 39,010 miles

Wheels fitted incorrectly front-rear, larger tyres are on the front.

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 OUB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OUB, 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 OUB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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