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DA52 XWH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,532 mi
Last recorded61,532 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 XWH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 61,532 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 61,522 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 61,053 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 61,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 60,448 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 59,522 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 57,687 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

Fail 10 Aug 2017 57,687 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

Pass 11 May 2016 55,063 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 55,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 54,259 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 53,411 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s /f and o/s/r n/s/rear tyres surface cracks in tread pattern

Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear of sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,024 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,345 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,121 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,194 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,301 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 39,029 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 XWH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XWH, 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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DA52 XWH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 February 2003.

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