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ET52 MXL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,584 mi
Last recorded86,584 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 MXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 86,584 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch. rust hole showing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to lower part of driver,s side door

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,359 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system noisy

vehicle heavily modified

Fail 2 Sep 2020 85,354 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system noisy

vehicle heavily modified

Pass 31 Aug 2019 84,652 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 84,654 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 84,652 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 84,645 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Kinked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Kinked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint. (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Boot Main Positive Battery Harness Cable. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Passenger Foot Well. (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,636 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 82,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,964 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 66,237 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 50,952 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc and pads are getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake disc and pads are getting low

Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,527 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,819 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 39,819 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,905 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,455 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 12,140 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 MXL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ET52 MXL, 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 MXL registered?

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

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