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CA52 RNZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,617 mi
Last recorded99,617 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 RNZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 99,617 miles

Front and rear suspension components are corroded but not excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2018 96,506 miles

Oil leak ()

heavy under body corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 87,944 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg as marked above top wishbone (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 83,934 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

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

all 4 tyres wearing low

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,444 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 80,443 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 16 Apr 2014 76,590 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,829 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 71,829 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 69,092 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 58,296 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,033 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 35,246 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,377 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,980 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 22,636 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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CA52 RNZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RNZ, 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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What year was CA52 RNZ registered?

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

Is CA52 RNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 RNZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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