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ML53VCJ
2003 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1839cc
General Information
- Registration ML53VCJ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expires 01 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
20
Passes
4
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
2 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 72,190 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2026 18 Jun 202623 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 65,149 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2025 18 Jun 202618 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 61,846 MI
Expiry date: 17 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 60,066 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 60,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in sill /corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded/hole (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 59,346 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
19 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 58,847 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
14 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,899 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
22 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,843 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear number plate starting to delaminate
23 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,545 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear number plate starting to delaminate
- osr outer sill starting to corrode (outer skin)
15 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,638 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake binding slightly
- Nearside Front Brake binding slightly
- Nsr brake binding slightly
15 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,638 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake binding slightly
- Nsr brake binding slightly
- Nearside Front Brake binding slightly
25 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,704 MI
Expiry date: 24 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,686 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 18 Jun 20265 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,721 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
5 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,721 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
13 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,546 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 18 Jun 202630 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,506 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2012 18 Jun 20267 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,863 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011 18 Jun 202617 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,649 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 18 Jun 202630 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,311 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
25 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,285 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2008 18 Jun 202626 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,587 MI
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ML53VCJ was registered on 2003-09-30
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