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CA52 ROU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,007 mi
Last recorded89,007 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,007 miles

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

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

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

n-s-f tyre worn on outside

Fail 20 Jul 2013 89,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n-s-f tyre worn on outside

Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,358 miles

Both front chassis legs rusting in anti roll bar mounting areas

Both rear outer sills rusted just outside perscribed area

Offside rear brake disc outer surface pitted and pads approx 3mm

Fail 16 Jul 2012 75,358 miles

Both front chassis legs rusting in anti roll bar mounting areas

Both rear outer sills rusted just outside perscribed area

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake disc outer surface pitted and pads approx 3mm

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 61,747 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate cracked

hand brake lever has excesive travel

off side rear tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,784 miles

Front No plate cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,553 miles

Brake fluid level low

Front No plate cracked

Front and rear disc pads are low

Offside rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 24,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,165 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 ROU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 ROU, 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 ROU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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