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DV52 XFR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,801 mi
Last recorded100,801 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 100,801 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 100,644 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 100,644 miles

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 100,379 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 100,375 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT BIND N/S FRONT BRAKE.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 100,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front slight binding on brake

Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,076 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,600 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,010 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 91,231 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 86,176 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

sun strip on windscreen removed for test

Pass 6 Apr 2010 75,219 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,872 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 63,872 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 68,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,614 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 43,614 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2006 122,716 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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DV52 XFR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DV52 XFR, 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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What year was DV52 XFR registered?

DV52 XFR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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