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ET52 MXK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

86,585 mi
Last recorded86,585 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 MXK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,585 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 84,062 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 81,548 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under car surface rust

Fail 1 Oct 2022 78,769 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2021 75,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 71,047 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,508 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 65,780 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,970 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 55,682 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper slightly damp - possible brake fluid leak check/monitor

Pass 11 Aug 2015 50,444 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,125 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 46,644 miles

periphery of brake discs rusted

Fail 31 Jul 2013 46,644 miles

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

all four tyres have surface splits to tyre walls

periphery of brake discs rusted

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,128 miles

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

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2012 45,128 miles

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

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

front tyres slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2011 42,067 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,892 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,726 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 32,108 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,366 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 23,914 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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ET52 MXK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ET52 MXK, 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 ET52 MXK registered?

ET52 MXK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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