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EF52 RUU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

87,911 mi
Last recorded87,911 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 RUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 87,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 87,911 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 78,212 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 69,804 miles

Both chassis rails damaged/corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 63,388 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 63,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint area (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 61,357 miles

slight surface rust at various areas.

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 61,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

slight surface rust at various areas.

Pass 18 Jan 2020 58,440 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Fail 17 Jan 2020 54,903 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 Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,199 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 49,279 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 49,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,306 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 46,303 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,696 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,371 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 43,367 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres poor condition

Fail 19 Dec 2014 43,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres poor condition

Fail 10 Dec 2014 43,300 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2013 41,625 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm and cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2013 41,625 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre 3mm and cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,388 miles

slight cracking on both front tyre walls

Pass 15 Dec 2011 39,183 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 37,206 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 36,181 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 34,609 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,663 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,083 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 RUU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EF52 RUU, 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 RUU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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