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DV52 XFU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

75,195 mi
Last recorded75,195 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 XFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 75,195 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 75,195 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 74,378 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 74,378 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 72,697 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,128 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 69,126 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner cill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,680 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 66,678 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor corroded in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 65,500 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 64,639 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 64,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 62,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 62,971 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 59,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

offside front and nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Oct 2016 57,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 54,473 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,643 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 43,469 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 39,495 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 39,495 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 36,054 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,651 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,388 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 29,365 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,590 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 26,583 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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 13 Feb 2007 21,154 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,161 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 XFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 XFU, 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 XFU registered?

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

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