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ET52 MXM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,032 mi
Last recorded68,032 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 68,032 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 13 Jul 2026 68,018 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))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel behind nearside rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2025 66,963 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,678 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 May 2024 65,670 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front chassis inside and outside of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis inside and outside of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Jun 2023 64,613 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 63,329 miles

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 22 Jun 2021 61,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 22 Jun 2020 60,339 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 60,334 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 59,213 miles

Chassis and Suspension Components Covered In Underseal

Fail 15 May 2019 59,204 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Chassis and Suspension Components Covered In Underseal

Pass 15 May 2018 57,120 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 54,353 miles

offside and nearside sills

Pass 9 May 2016 51,235 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 48,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 45,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 42,947 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,324 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 41,824 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 38,174 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 38,174 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 29,763 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 18,941 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2006 10,075 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 MXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET52 MXM registered?

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

Is ET52 MXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET52 MXM shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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