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DS52 LHY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,473 mi
Last recorded118,473 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 LHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 118,473 miles

outer sills rusty

floors rusty

Fail 25 Feb 2013 118,468 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

floors rusty

outer sills rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2012 114,150 miles

front brake pads 80% worn

osr tyre tread low

rear brakes operating out of balance

sills and floors rusty

Fail 27 Feb 2012 114,148 miles

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

front brake pads 80% worn

osr tyre tread low

rear brakes operating out of balance

sills and floors rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2011 109,250 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2011 109,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2010 102,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate faded

Fail 4 Feb 2010 102,545 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate faded

Pass 4 Feb 2009 92,563 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 92,563 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 81,137 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 70,375 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 70,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 59,635 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 LHY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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