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VK53 GVV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,055 mi
Last recorded92,055 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 GVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 92,055 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 92,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,465 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 86,461 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline pipe to rear by retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link-bar broken (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2016 75,255 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 75,248 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,213 miles

both front tyres close to limit and perishing

front brake pads low and discs worn/requires checking

Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,983 miles

brakes require checking

n/s/r tyre 2 1/2mm

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 23 Jul 2013 57,144 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,016 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,705 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 32,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,639 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 14,730 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 6,213 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 2,395 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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VK53 GVV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK53 GVV, 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 VK53 GVV registered?

VK53 GVV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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