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CA52 RNX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,332 mi
Last recorded64,332 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 RNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 64,332 miles

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 7 May 2021 64,332 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,895 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,263 miles

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

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

both sills at rear starting to corrode

Fail 9 Apr 2015 63,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 60,573 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,672 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,223 miles

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

all tyres are heavally perished

front no.plate is damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,321 miles

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

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

all tyres in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2011 35,321 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all tyres in poor condition

Pass 16 Mar 2010 32,852 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 24,362 miles

both front brake disc inner faces are rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,753 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 12,095 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f wiper blade split but still clears windscreen

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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CA52 RNX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA52 RNX, 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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CA52 RNX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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