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AO52 ZVP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,163 mi
Last recorded72,163 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 72,163 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f wing bottoms becoming corroded

Fail 26 May 2021 72,161 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Undertray likely to become detached insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f & n/s/f wing bottoms becoming corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 68,920 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 68,917 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDER TRAYS INSECURE

Fail 20 Apr 2018 64,669 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ALL FOUR FLASHING WITH ALARM UNIT AT TIME OF TEST (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

UNDER TRAYS INSECURE

Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,528 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake is binding slightly

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underside of the vehicle has a thick layer of under seal on it

Underside of the vehicle is generally corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,785 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,372 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 57,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,792 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 56,792 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 51,508 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 43,146 miles

corrosion on suspension components

rear pads worn

Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,612 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 32,471 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 29,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,904 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 18,827 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 12,546 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 ZVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

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

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