MOT Status
ValidMileage
88,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Nail in tyre ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
under-trays fitted
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
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
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
Nearside door sill corroded
Offside door sill corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion under vehicle
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front brake grabbing slightly.
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)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear light lens covers diffrent on rear
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Corrosion on most sections of exhaust
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Corrosion on most sections of exhaust
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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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