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DS52 LHV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,722 mi
Last recorded178,722 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 LHV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 178,722 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 178,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to rear flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going to front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 174,268 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 23 Aug 2016 167,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 144,658 miles

Clean and protect brake pipes

Front Reg plate damaged but not likely to be misread

N/S/F Fog lamp damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 144,658 miles

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

Clean and protect brake pipes

Front Reg plate damaged but not likely to be misread

N/S/F Fog lamp damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 127,196 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)

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall

rear outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 21 Jul 2014 127,196 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner sidewall

rear outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f brake pad low

rear coil springs corroded

slight bind on o/s/f brake

slight leak on power steering system

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,841 miles

centre brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2012 92,841 miles

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

centre brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2011 79,674 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 79,674 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 66,361 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc corroding

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2009 54,491 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,022 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,252 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,619 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 LHV 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 72.2%.

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

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