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CA52 UMU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,051 mi
Last recorded90,051 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 UMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 90,051 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear covered in under seal

Fail 28 May 2026 90,046 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear covered in under seal

Pass 30 May 2025 89,552 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 89,085 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 88,207 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear imbalance rear handbrake, but locking ok

underside of vehicle has been undersealed, body and suspension parts

Pass 27 Jul 2021 88,185 miles

both sub frames and underside heavy corrosion

o/s.f inner wheel arch

underside newly undersealed

welding o/s/r arch and sill

Fail 27 Jul 2021 88,185 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

both sub frames and underside heavy corrosion

o/s.f inner wheel arch

underside newly undersealed

welding o/s/r arch and sill

Fail 20 May 2021 88,152 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system *Front to rear* (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,116 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 88,116 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r footbrake effort

Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,057 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 88,057 miles

Nearside Outer Floor excessively deteriorated sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel almost no effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 87,791 miles

n/s outer sill

Fail 6 Jun 2017 87,791 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

n/s outer sill

whole underside freshly undersealed

Pass 7 Jun 2016 87,447 miles

n/s/r quater panal holed underside

underside corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2016 87,447 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven n/s 220-o/s 270 (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r quater panal holed underside

underside corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2015 86,673 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,528 miles

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

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,014 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 75,581 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 69,237 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 66,780 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 53,563 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,969 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 37,348 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 29,968 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,126 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 UMU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CA52 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

CA52 UMU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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