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AV52 FHR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,996 mi
Last recorded140,996 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 140,996 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2015 136,076 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 132,323 miles

Both Rear outer sill areas corroded but no considered excessive

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 118,650 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 104,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres becoming low on tread and sidewalls very cracked & perished

general underbody & cills condition becoming poor

Pass 17 Jan 2011 93,659 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 92,657 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2010 92,676 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 92,668 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight rusting on offside rear outer sill panel

Pass 14 Jan 2009 85,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,357 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 59,442 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 44,612 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 FHR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

AV52 FHR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AV52 FHR safe to buy?

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