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DF52 FTP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,660 mi
Last recorded84,660 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 FTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 84,660 miles

Corrosion started offside front chassis area.Corrosion started offside outer sill area.Corrosion started along offside and nearside floor to sill seam areas.

Fail 15 May 2019 84,655 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake discs working surfaces heavily corroded.

Corrosion started offside front chassis area.Corrosion started offside outer sill area.Corrosion started along offside and nearside floor to sill seam areas.

Pass 9 Nov 2017 84,109 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,586 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 80,505 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 69,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 62,294 miles

Corrosion started both rear outer sill areas.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,849 miles

Corrosion started both rear outer sill areas.

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 54,849 miles

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

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

Corrosion started both rear outer sill areas.

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 18 Aug 2012 50,365 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 46,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,929 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 28,060 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,436 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,135 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 19,373 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 FTP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DF52 FTP, 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 FTP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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