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AV52 FHK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

70,338 mi
Last recorded70,338 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 70,338 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 69,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded, but not seriously weakened

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Jun 2023 69,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded, but not seriously weakened

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Jun 2022 68,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear inner and outer sills, corroded, but not seriously weakened

Pass 7 Jun 2021 67,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 67,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 67,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,964 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 64,850 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 62,355 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 62,339 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 60,588 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 60,588 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,653 miles

surface corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

surface corrosion to under body

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,215 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 55,210 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 50,511 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,750 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,244 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs corroded and worn

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,569 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 45,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,045 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 41,162 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 36,206 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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AV52 FHK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AV52 FHK, 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 AV52 FHK registered?

AV52 FHK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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