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VG53 VLG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,215 mi
Last recorded33,215 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVG53 VLG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,969 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,924 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 15,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 7,880 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,834 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 7,496 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 5,479 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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VG53 VLG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VG53 VLG, 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 VG53 VLG registered?

VG53 VLG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2003.

Is VG53 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VG53 VLG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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