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VN53 CVP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,160 mi
Last recorded95,160 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 CVP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 95,160 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 95,135 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 May 2022 95,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 94,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 93,886 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 93,886 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 93,664 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,968 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 92,912 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chasis leg (inner) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chasis leg (Bottom and Outer) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 90,621 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 90,621 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 88,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 82,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 78,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,879 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front disc`s pitted on the inside

Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,894 miles

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 21 Aug 2008 55,707 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2007 55,688 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 54,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,080 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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VN53 CVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VN53 CVP, 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 VN53 CVP registered?

VN53 CVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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