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DF52 CAV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,262 mi
Last recorded116,262 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 CAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 116,262 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all under car has been undersealed

Pass 21 Nov 2023 116,222 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 110,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2021 102,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 102,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring not seated correctly

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 96,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 95,620 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills, front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,372 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 93,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,611 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly fethered (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front door mirror

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,165 miles

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

n/s/f wheel has a slight bind

Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,346 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,346 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 80,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 80,671 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,364 miles

adv front no plate cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,836 miles

ADV FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

Pass 28 Jun 2011 74,594 miles

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

advise front noplate cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,555 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 66,251 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,696 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 61,687 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 53,682 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 35,323 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 35,323 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 21,363 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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DF52 CAV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DF52 CAV, 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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DF52 CAV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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