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VN53 JHU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,558 mi
Last recorded95,558 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 JHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2021 95,558 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (outer sill area ) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (floor area) (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 94,465 miles

offside rear wheel arch/rear outer sill is slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2020 94,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catylitic converter joint (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill and sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear outer sill and sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicles outer body is showing signs of corrosion in around wheel arches and outer sills

Fail 18 Mar 2019 93,758 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill and sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear outer sill and sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicles outer body is showing signs of corrosion in around wheel arches and outer sills

Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

vehicles underbody and suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion in places

Pass 17 Feb 2017 91,148 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,062 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 90,052 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear inner wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,971 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 86,604 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 83,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear subframe and upper and lower suspension arms have some surface corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2013 83,755 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f wiper blade has slight deterioration

rear subframe and upper and lower suspension arms have some surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2012 77,333 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 71,208 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 71,165 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,526 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 61,493 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,579 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 48,722 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 JHU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN53 JHU, 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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VN53 JHU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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