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AO52 ZKP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,123 mi
Last recorded46,123 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 46,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 44,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 41,791 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 41,296 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,287 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 41,222 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,647 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 39,647 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,360 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,690 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,346 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 36,346 miles

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)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2012 34,466 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,992 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,658 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 25,053 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 21,842 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 19,350 miles

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

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

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 15 Feb 2007 16,123 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 13 Jan 2006 13,006 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 ZKP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZKP, 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 ZKP registered?

AO52 ZKP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is AO52 ZKP safe to buy?

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