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CA52 UMZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

98,273 mi
Last recorded98,273 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 UMZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2023 98,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All tyres perished

Fail 17 Oct 2022 98,190 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,042 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 98,034 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 97,307 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 97,298 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 96,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill area slight corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2018 96,914 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer sill area slight corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2017 94,357 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 94,357 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 92,225 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,505 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to split on inner side walls and low on tread

Fail 14 Jul 2015 88,499 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to split on inner side walls and low on tread

Pass 17 Jul 2014 83,182 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 83,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,378 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,566 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 73,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 66,910 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced corrosion on both rear brake discs

Fail 26 Jul 2010 58,400 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,400 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,916 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,636 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 41,601 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 31,180 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,162 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

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 UMZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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

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