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EN52 OHP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,953 mi
Last recorded115,953 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 OHP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 115,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension arms rusty

stone chip smaller than 40mm

Pass 2 Sep 2017 111,642 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 111,033 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,197 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

inner surfaces front discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2016 106,197 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

inner surfaces front discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 101,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,777 miles

engine management light on

Fail 17 Apr 2015 101,777 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine management light on

Pass 13 Nov 2013 99,298 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2013 99,292 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 98,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 94,128 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,582 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 88,131 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers door damaged

exhaust system corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

front and rear, upper and lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside floor pans corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2009 85,914 miles

Front o/s shock absorber is starting to leak,

Front tyres are worn close to limits.

Rear brake pads are worn low.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 82,700 miles

tyres are worn close to limits

Pass 5 Feb 2007 69,749 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 49,558 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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EN52 OHP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EN52 OHP, 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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EN52 OHP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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