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VK53 SDZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,849 mi
Last recorded47,849 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 SDZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2021 47,849 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,369 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, by wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill by wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,013 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 43,013 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 40,705 miles

rear sills rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2017 40,685 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear sills rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2016 38,308 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 38,308 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,906 miles

All four tyres slightly cracked

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres slightly cracked, NO CORDS SHOWING.

Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,888 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 33,886 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 33,302 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 33,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,629 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly cracked

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

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

Offside front tyre slightly cracked

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2010 31,829 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,912 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,389 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,502 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,913 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 10,286 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 SDZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK53 SDZ, 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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VK53 SDZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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