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DA52 OKK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,548 mi
Last recorded73,548 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 OKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,548 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S + N/S/F BRAKE HOSE NUTS HAVE LITTLE CLEARANCE TO ROAD WHEELS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,551 miles

N/S WING MIRROR HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S + N/S/F BRAKE HOSE NUTS HAS LITTLE CLEARANCE TO ROAD WHEEL

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 72,356 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired WELDING NOT ACCEPTABLE (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm inappropriately repaired WELDING NOT ACCEPTABLE (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm inappropriately repaired WELDING NOT ACCEPTABLE (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.2.6)

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

O/S/F + N/S/F BRAKE HOSE FERRULE NUTS CLOSE TO WHEEL RIM

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 71,653 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 71,592 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,128 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,035 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,177 miles

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

body work damage to nearside

Fail 31 Aug 2012 57,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

near side front wheel bearing not checked due front brake

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on all 4 lower suspension arms

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,047 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 46,345 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,345 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,820 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 41,817 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 41,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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 OKK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA52 OKK, 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 OKK registered?

DA52 OKK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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