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CA52 UMX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

113,655 mi
Last recorded113,655 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 UMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 113,655 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 108,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 108,947 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 105,319 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 100,480 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 94,809 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 88,799 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 84,269 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,065 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 77,839 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and Inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and Inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 74,113 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 69,702 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 64,951 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 59,218 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 53,528 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 46,833 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 39,521 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,753 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 26,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 26,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 24,278 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 22,197 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 20,257 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 UMX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

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

Is CA52 UMX safe to buy?

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