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BP52 NNG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,892 mi
Last recorded84,892 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 84,892 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside & offside chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing lower mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wing corroded at bottom

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower battery mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both nearside & offside archs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 83,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint for back box blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded before brake flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded and no longer has all fixings at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 83,544 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier due to corrosion (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front lower wing panels corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,537 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 83,537 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 82,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,156 miles

Exhaust corrosion

General underbody corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 80,148 miles

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

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

Exhaust corrosion

General underbody corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 78,123 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 76,184 miles

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,184 miles

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2013 73,336 miles

all four brakes are very slightly binding

both rear outer body sills are starting to badly corrode

offside front tyre is wearing slightly low

very slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar drop link

Pass 15 Sep 2012 69,829 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Outer rear sills corroded

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 67,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,037 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 63,265 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,749 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,533 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 44,499 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,853 miles

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel high

Pass 28 Jan 2006 27,916 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)

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 NNG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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