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EN52 OJO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,461 mi
Last recorded115,461 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 OJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 115,461 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 102,857 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 102,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 91,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 91,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 57,507 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 53,613 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 51,802 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 50,375 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 50,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,615 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,744 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 45,802 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 45,802 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 43,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight brake inbalance in front aplication

Pass 18 May 2011 40,540 miles

both rear sills have slight corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,934 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,213 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 35,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 32,766 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 26,276 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 24,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres treads slight cracks

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 OJO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN52 OJO, 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 EN52 OJO registered?

EN52 OJO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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