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AO52 ZGT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,541 mi
Last recorded84,541 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 ZGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 84,541 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 84,224 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 81,016 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension parts corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 80,135 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,267 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,015 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 67,011 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 56,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 56,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 45,314 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 45,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 43,100 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 40,267 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 34,105 miles

rear pads on limits of wear

vehicle rusty underneath in general

Fail 8 Feb 2013 34,105 miles

rear pads on limits of wear

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

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

vehicle rusty underneath in general

Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,154 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,622 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 27,622 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,039 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 19,964 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 19,964 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,736 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 17,728 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 14,487 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 11,072 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 ZGT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AO52 ZGT, 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 ZGT registered?

AO52 ZGT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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