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DA52 KCV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,908 mi
Last recorded70,908 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 KCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,908 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,571 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 69,541 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner/outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 68,812 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 68,115 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,175 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,132 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,877 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,586 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 55,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition-pitted and corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 3 Feb 2014 55,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake disc inner faces in poor condition-pitted and corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 28 Jan 2013 53,461 miles

front discs inner faces very pitted/corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2013 53,461 miles

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

front discs inner faces very pitted/corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,577 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 47,280 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,911 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 38,690 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 35,145 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,675 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 22,773 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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DA52 KCV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA52 KCV, 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 DA52 KCV registered?

DA52 KCV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is DA52 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 KCV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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