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BP52 AKY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,198 mi
Last recorded132,198 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 AKY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 132,198 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 126,565 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 126,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,003 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 120,003 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 105,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

locking fuel flap has been removed

Pass 30 May 2012 87,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 74,536 miles

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

non standard suspension fitted front and rear

Pass 7 Jun 2010 60,949 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 50,502 miles

front pads approx 70% worn out. approx 3mm material left

near side front tyre weraing on edges but legal at test time

near side rear tyre close to limit

signs of light pitting to both near side and off side front brake discs. o k at test time

some pitting found to near side and off side rear brake discs.o k at test time BORDERLINE PASS

Fail 27 May 2009 50,502 miles

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

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

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

front pads approx 70% worn out. approx 3mm material left

near side front tyre weraing on edges but legal at test time

near side rear tyre close to limit

signs of light pitting to both near side and off side front brake discs. o k at test time

some pitting found to near side and off side rear brake discs.o k at test time BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,309 miles

brake pads getting low all round

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,395 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 17,827 miles

tyres 3mm all round †

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 AKY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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