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DS52 LHW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,257 mi
Last recorded35,257 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 35,257 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 31,865 miles

slight surface rust on o/s rear sill

Pass 13 May 2023 30,159 miles

slight corrosion on o/s rear outersill

Pass 24 May 2022 29,963 miles

slight corrosion to o/s rear outersill

Pass 12 Jun 2021 29,956 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2020 29,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 27,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL MINOR CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 27,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL MINOR CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 26,643 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2016 26,574 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/rear outer sill

Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,326 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/rear outer sill

Pass 16 Jun 2014 24,376 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/rear outer sill

Pass 19 Jun 2013 23,032 miles

o/s/rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,461 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,885 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 19,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,256 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,255 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 13,922 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 12,923 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 12,923 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 11,831 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 7,000 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 LHW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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

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