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VO53 NDF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,603 mi
Last recorded109,603 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 NDF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,603 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 105,985 miles

all four tyres cracking

slight blow and corrosion to exhaust

Pass 24 Oct 2023 102,954 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 99,551 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 99,551 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 97,063 miles

fully undersealed though out

Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,380 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,340 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 92,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

ball joint dust covers cracking

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 87,588 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 83,319 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,286 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 78,286 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 73,203 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 67,622 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 60,914 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 54,646 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 54,601 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on os and ns rear quarter panels.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 45,721 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,255 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 28,071 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 17,943 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 NDF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VO53 NDF, 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 VO53 NDF registered?

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

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