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CV52 BFU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,117 mi
Last recorded53,117 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 BFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 53,117 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,196 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 52,196 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,871 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,720 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,122 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 44,121 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,298 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 34,896 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 30,601 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 30,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,298 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 22,120 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 22,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 15,986 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,986 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 10,458 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 5,928 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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CV52 BFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV52 BFU, 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 CV52 BFU registered?

CV52 BFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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The MOT history for CV52 BFU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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