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AG52 BZA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,782 mi
Last recorded99,782 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 BZA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 99,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,515 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 98,497 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded left to right (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 94,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,103 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,056 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 86,280 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 85,596 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,176 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 83,168 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,223 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,258 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 77,253 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 75,525 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,460 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 4 May 2011 69,956 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 64,204 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 54,631 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,522 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Front number plate holder cracked.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,967 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 20,924 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 20,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 BZA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BZA, 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 BZA registered?

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

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