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VO53 NDD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,968 mi
Last recorded119,968 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 NDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 119,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer And offside outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner And offside rear inner wheel archs corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Underside corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2021 119,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (egg) 195/45/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer And offside outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner And offside rear inner wheel archs corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Underside corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,103 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded, still seviceable.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Plastic covers on offside and nearside outer sills , inner sills corroded.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 117,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

All front and rear suspension components corroded, still seviceable.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Damaged. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Plastic covers on offside and nearside outer sills , inner sills corroded.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 116,573 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,278 miles

corrosion of exhaust system

corrosion of front power steering pipes

general corrosion of suspension/chassis under car

Fail 10 Oct 2017 114,243 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

corrosion of exhaust system

general corrosion of suspension/chassis under car

Pass 14 Oct 2016 112,952 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 112,945 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,574 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,971 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 101,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust mid section to back box flanges corroded

o/s/f brake very slightly binding

o/s/f dics slight orange colour

Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,253 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 84,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,249 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,302 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 71,143 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

all 4 brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2010 62,641 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 62,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,573 miles

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

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

off side near side front brake discs worn

off side near side front tyres worn

Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,881 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,636 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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VO53 NDD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO53 NDD, 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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VO53 NDD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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