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DS52 LHT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,448 mi
Last recorded54,448 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 LHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 54,448 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 49,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 46,932 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Performance low (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides casings. (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 44,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill /// (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 44,618 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear /// (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer sidewalls /// (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement no access too fuel cap /// (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill /// (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre ///

Pass 19 May 2015 42,351 miles

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

Offside & nearside front brake discs corroded/pitted.

Offside & nearside front tyres worn, wearing on edges.

Offside & nearside rear, outer sills corroded.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads worn.

Pass 20 May 2014 39,865 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted.

Offside & nearside outer sills corroded.

Pass 15 May 2013 37,439 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2012 34,878 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,935 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 27,956 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 24,638 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 19,930 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 16,369 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 13,212 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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DS52 LHT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DS52 LHT, 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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DS52 LHT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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