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ML53NPE
2003 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1839cc
General Information
- Registration ML53NPE
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expires 25 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
19
Passes
5
Failures
79.17%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
17 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 58,395 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 57,362 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 57,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 54,066 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 51,696 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 49,627 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
24 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 45,808 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 45,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 43,045 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 41,865 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2019 20 Jun 20265 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 40,167 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2018 20 Jun 20267 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,499 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 34,032 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2016 20 Jun 20265 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 34,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
7 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,067 MI
Expiry date: 6 May 2015 20 Jun 202626 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 30,795 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
30 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 28,877 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 20 Jun 202624 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,559 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2012 20 Jun 202619 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,926 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2011 20 Jun 202619 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 23,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 20,725 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,782 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2009 20 Jun 202614 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,884 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2008 20 Jun 20268 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,984 MI
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ML53NPE was registered on 2003-09-29
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