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VK53 SDX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

65,986 mi
Last recorded65,986 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 SDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 65,986 miles

front and rear brake pads worn thin

Fail 2 Mar 2021 65,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 63,964 miles

o/s outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2018 59,336 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 59,333 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

O/S OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 27 Jun 2017 54,529 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 50,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 47,202 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 46,033 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 44,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 41,835 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 41,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,943 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 33,943 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,045 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 22,849 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 22,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2007 16,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 16,889 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 14,190 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 SDX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SDX, 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 SDX registered?

VK53 SDX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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