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BL52 NZY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

124,485 mi
Last recorded124,485 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 NZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2025 124,485 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,916 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

corrosion in nearside and offside rear under quater panels

earth strap broken on rear diff

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar inner saddle bushes are worn

nearside rear tyre on the wear bars

offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2024 117,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both the front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders

corrosion in nearside and offside rear under quater panels

earth strap broken on rear diff

nearside rear tyre on the wear bars

offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 111,571 miles

engine oil level is low

front headlight lenses are crazed

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover is perished

offside front shock absorber is corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2023 111,566 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil level is low

front headlight lenses are crazed

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover is perished

offside front shock absorber is corroded

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 104,995 miles

both the offside shock absorbers are corroded

both the rear coil springs are corroded

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

major coolant leak evident

offside rear tyre worn badly on the inner shoulder and on the wear bars

rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2022 104,993 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

both the offside shock absorbers are corroded

both the rear coil springs are corroded

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

major coolant leak evident

offside rear tyre worn badly on the inner shoulder and on the wear bars

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 100,870 miles

both the rear coil springs are corroded

corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

offside front and rear shock absorbers are corroded

offside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder

rear brake discs are corroded

ride height slightly low on the offside front

slight lift in the nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 4 Jan 2021 100,856 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both the front road wheel inner rims are distorted

both the front tyres are worn badly on the inner shoulders

corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

offside front and rear shock absorbers are corroded

offside front wing corroded

rear brake discs are corroded

ride height low on the offside front

Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,364 miles

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders

slight wear in the nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 7 Jun 2019 92,364 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders

slight wear in the nearside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,237 miles

slight wear in the nearside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 8 Jun 2018 82,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs are corroded

slight wear in the nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 27 May 2017 72,537 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 20 May 2017 72,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine oil level low

slight imbalance in the front brakes

Pass 9 Jun 2016 61,927 miles

front discs and pads are in poor condition

offside road wheel slightly buckled

Fail 7 May 2016 61,907 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 50,123 miles

rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 12 May 2014 39,265 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,655 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 37,210 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 35,114 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 31,355 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 31,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,498 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,087 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 17,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 12,924 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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BL52 NZY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BL52 NZY, 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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BL52 NZY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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