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AO52 VZD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

47,645 mi
Last recorded47,645 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 VZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 47,645 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 47,105 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 46,570 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 46,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,283 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 44,669 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 43,853 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 42,913 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 41,646 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,841 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 37,981 miles

Rear sections of both outer sills have signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2015 36,123 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 34,384 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 30,000 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 29,999 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 23,424 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,273 miles

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)

all tyres perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2010 14,897 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 11,532 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 8,147 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 4,149 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 1,354 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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AO52 VZD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AO52 VZD, 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 AO52 VZD registered?

AO52 VZD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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