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BP52 NNJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,097 mi
Last recorded120,097 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 120,097 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 113,237 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 103,658 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 95,345 miles

Rear Number Plate Poor Condition

Slight Play In Both Front Drop Links

Slight Play In Both Rear Antiroll Bar Bushes

Wipers Poor

Fail 28 Feb 2014 90,632 miles

Both Number Plates Faded

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

Play In Nearside Front Drop Link

Slight Play In Rear Antiroll Bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,632 miles

Both Number Plates Faded

Play In Nearside Front Drop Link

Slight Play In Rear Antiroll Bushes

Fail 3 Jan 2013 86,801 miles

Both Rear Tyres On 2MM

Front Discs Corroded On Inner Faces

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Front Tyre Poor On Inner Edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Discs Corroded

Stonechip In Windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,801 miles

Both Rear Tyres On 2MM

Front Discs Corroded On Inner Faces

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Front Tyre Poor On Inner Edge

Rear Discs Corroded

Stonechip In Windscreen

Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,377 miles

All Brake Discs Corroded

Both Front Tyres Poor On Inner Edges

Both Number Plates Begining To Fade

Both Rear Tyres On 2mm

Fail 19 Dec 2011 83,377 miles

All Brake Discs Corroded

Both Front Tyres Poor On Inner Edges

Both Number Plates Begining To Fade

Both Rear Tyres On 2mm

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 78,640 miles

N/S/R brake disc corroded

N/S/R brake disc outer face slightly scored

O/S/R brake disc corroded

O/S/R brake disc outer face slightly scored

Pass 23 Dec 2009 69,650 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 5 Jan 2009 59,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 49,490 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 31,984 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 NNJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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