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AG52 BYX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

107,203 mi
Last recorded107,203 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 BYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 107,203 miles

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2026 107,203 miles

Nearside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2025 100,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 96,895 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 96,833 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 95,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 93,261 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2021 93,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,093 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion to inner and outer sills Rear Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides Torn but still clearing screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 86,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ! On inner edge and 2.5mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 84,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 80,936 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle chassis has corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 77,205 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,948 miles

Nearside 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)

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

tyre size : 195 / 50 r15

Fail 2 Jun 2015 73,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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)

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

tyre size : 195 / 50 r15

Pass 11 Jun 2014 69,983 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 67,810 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 May 2013 67,809 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 67,799 miles

Corrosion on under-side of vehicle.

Exhaust system front to rear deteriorated.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiring not fully secured along gear-box on o/s.

n/s/r brake disc in worse condition.

Fail 18 May 2012 67,790 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on under-side of vehicle.

Exhaust system front to rear deteriorated.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wiring not fully secured along gear-box on o/s.

n/s/r brake disc in worse condition.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,157 miles

Corrosion on outer body sill.(lower)o/s

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2010 44,167 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 39,779 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,779 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,462 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 22,078 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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AG52 BYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 AG52 BYX, 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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AG52 BYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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