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BH52 RCH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,162 mi
Last recorded88,162 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH52 RCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 88,162 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 77,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward chassis box section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad worn very close to legal limit (needs attention) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 77,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward chassis box section holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward chassis box section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward underwing section corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer brake pad worn very close to legal limit (needs attention) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 73,634 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 72,648 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2022 72,648 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,303 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 69,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine undertrays preventing inspection of components

Fail 10 Nov 2020 69,346 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bolt missing/snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine undertrays preventing inspection of components

Pass 30 May 2019 67,362 miles

Nearside door sill corroded

Offside door sill corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 May 2018 66,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,254 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 64,178 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 63,354 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front brake grabbing slightly.

Pass 22 May 2013 59,266 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 57,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 53,707 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear light lens covers diffrent on rear

Fail 30 Apr 2010 46,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,920 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,119 miles

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,119 miles

Corrosion on most sections of exhaust

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,683 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 36,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 31,671 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 26,076 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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BH52 RCH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BH52 RCH, 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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BH52 RCH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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