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AV52 ZSF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

88,404 mi
Last recorded88,404 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 ZSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,404 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 88,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,356 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 87,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,257 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wing (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 9 Feb 2016 86,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wing (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/wing (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Feb 2015 85,020 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 85,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,848 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 78,848 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2013 67,852 miles

offside front brake disc shows signs of excessive heat

Fail 1 Feb 2013 67,852 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake disc shows signs of excessive heat

Pass 11 Feb 2012 60,874 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,037 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 56,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 53,832 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 53,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 52,441 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 brake discs rusty.

Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,441 miles

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

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

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

all 4 brake discs rusty.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 49,166 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 49,166 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 45,565 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 38,390 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 ZSF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AV52 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

AV52 ZSF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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