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VN53 JTZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,259 mi
Last recorded58,259 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 JTZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 58,259 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 57,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test centre mirror ()

chassis and some brake pipes covered in underseal & some inspection unable to acess

Fail 14 Jun 2017 52,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test centre mirror ()

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

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

chassis and some brake pipes covered in underseal & some inspection unable to acess

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,830 miles

Lower advise underside covered in protective coating, underseal,

Fail 9 Jun 2016 50,830 miles

Centre Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Lower advise underside covered in protective coating, underseal,

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,903 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,237 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 46,222 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,664 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 30,314 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,260 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 22,546 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,743 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 JTZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JTZ, 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 JTZ registered?

VN53 JTZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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