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BP52 NNF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,577 mi
Last recorded118,577 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 118,577 miles

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dim

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear number plate bulb dim

Fail 4 Jul 2022 118,577 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate bulb dim

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear number plate bulb dim

Pass 8 Jun 2021 111,592 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating slightly affecting beam pattern

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 111,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe on back of A.B.S. unit (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating slightly affecting beam pattern

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 110,531 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Front headlights slightly cloudy

Fail 18 Mar 2019 110,531 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Front headlights slightly cloudy

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 109,008 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 107,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 107,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 93,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 84,198 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 84,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,377 miles

Extreme rear end of both body sills shows some corrossion

Fail 17 Mar 2014 70,377 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Extreme rear end of both body sills shows some corrossion

Pass 2 Apr 2013 64,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,545 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 61,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,394 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,864 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 37,978 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 37,978 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,076 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 NNF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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