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EF52 OWV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,481 mi
Last recorded91,481 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 OWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 91,481 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 91,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low

Pass 13 Mar 2023 91,006 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, rear area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, rear area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 91,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS sensor wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, rear area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill, rear area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 90,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside suspension components have general corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 84,219 miles

Rear o/s & n/s rear sills corroded but not considered structural

Small chip in the windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2022 84,213 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light illuminated indicating fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear o/s & n/s rear sills corroded but not considered structural

Small chip in the windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,294 miles

Nearside Rear sill outer corroded

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 75,975 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 75,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 75,963 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 19 May 2018 74,867 miles

Offside Front binding slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 68,111 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 64,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 59,775 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,807 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,509 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,679 miles

some delamination rear registration plate

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,747 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 34,161 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,026 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,483 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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EF52 OWV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EF52 OWV, 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 EF52 OWV registered?

EF52 OWV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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