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VU53 FXM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 74,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 71,630 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 71,624 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 69,697 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 69,489 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,076 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,851 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 66,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2018 62,135 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 59,568 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 53,127 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 53,127 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 48,097 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 48,097 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 41,981 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,932 miles

N/S Front Tyre Cracking In Tread Pattern.

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,558 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,921 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,889 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,285 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,947 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 13,522 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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VU53 FXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU53 FXM, 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 VU53 FXM registered?

VU53 FXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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