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BP52 AKN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,964 mi
Last recorded85,964 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 AKN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 85,964 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 85,964 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 81,933 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 78,364 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 78,345 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 77,585 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 76,774 miles

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

windscreen delaminating

Fail 17 Mar 2016 76,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

brake fluid level low

corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

windscreen delaminating

Pass 17 Mar 2015 76,244 miles

offside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,314 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake hose ferrules corroded

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to inner sills and floor pan

diffrent style alloy wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 7 Mar 2014 75,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front brake hose ferrules corroded

Corrosion to both outer sills

Corrosion to inner sills and floor pan

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on on dash. Brake fluid level near to minimum

corrosion to inner sills, outer sills,front and rear suspension

damage to windscreen o/s lower corner

light corrosion to floor pans

rusty exhaust

Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warning light on on dash. Brake fluid level near to minimum

corrosion to inner sills, outer sills,front and rear suspension

damage to windscreen o/s lower corner

light corrosion to floor pans

rusty exhaust

Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,539 miles

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

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

end of offside wiper blade split

front brake discs pitted and worn

offside lower corner of windscreen laminate blown

rear brake discs scored

some surface corrosion of both outer sill panels

Pass 1 Mar 2011 63,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor front brake inbalance

slight deterioration of o/s/r tyre wall. 195/50x15

Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,030 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,602 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,207 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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BP52 AKN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BP52 AKN, 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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BP52 AKN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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