MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,481 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Rear o/s & n/s rear sills corroded but not considered structural
Small chip in the windscreen
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
Nearside Rear sill outer corroded
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
Offside Front binding slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
some delamination rear registration plate
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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EF52 OWV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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