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BK52 SUE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,980 mi
Last recorded53,980 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 SUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 53,202 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 52,542 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 51,937 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 51,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 51,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 50,753 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 50,736 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 50,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 49,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 48,427 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 48,427 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,012 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,863 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,607 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,160 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,395 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,175 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 38,828 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 37,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 35,784 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,469 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 31,287 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 24,902 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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BK52 SUE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BK52 SUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK52 SUE registered?

BK52 SUE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is BK52 SUE safe to buy?

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