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DF52 FTK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,773 mi
Last recorded110,773 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 FTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 110,773 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 110,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 109,458 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 108,213 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2014 105,357 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2014 105,357 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 97,427 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 97,427 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,830 miles

osf brake slightly binding

slight corrosion on pas pipes

Fail 26 Mar 2012 89,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osf brake slightly binding

osr tyre close to limit

slight corrosion on pas pipes

Pass 12 Feb 2011 87,531 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 86,003 miles

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 13 Mar 2010 86,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,114 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 75,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,271 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,143 miles

front number plate starting to fade †high imbalance on front brakes 24%

Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,611 miles

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

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

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 FTK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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