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VN53 JWM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,414 mi
Last recorded91,414 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 JWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 91,414 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under-body of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2022 86,095 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4tyres worn inner edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2021 77,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 69,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 69,531 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,522 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 61,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around ARB mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,444 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 43,366 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 43,366 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 41,304 miles

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

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

all tyres in poor condition= sidewalls cracking

Fail 18 Dec 2015 41,304 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

all tyres in poor condition= sidewalls cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,000 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 39,000 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 36,318 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 34,825 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 32,509 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,869 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,337 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 26,549 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND SCORED

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

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

O/S FRONT TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD N/S FRONT TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

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

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

SCREW IN O/S REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 13 Oct 2007 25,682 miles

brake discs corroding all round

o/s and n/s front tyres cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2006 23,846 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 JWM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 JWM, 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 JWM registered?

VN53 JWM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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