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AG52 BYY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,515 mi
Last recorded52,515 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 BYY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 52,515 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 52,282 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 52,223 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 52,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 51,601 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 50,184 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 49,681 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 46,848 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 40,097 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,727 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 31,155 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,389 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 26,472 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,146 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 21,279 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 18,764 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 16,602 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 13,894 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,493 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 BYY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AG52 BYY, 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 AG52 BYY registered?

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

Is AG52 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG52 BYY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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