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ET52 MXN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

68,481 mi
Last recorded68,481 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET52 MXN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 68,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 68,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 65,421 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 65,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,940 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc wearing (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 64,940 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear disc wearing (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,428 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 51,085 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 51,085 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 47,597 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,908 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 39,941 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,999 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,900 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 22,191 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 MXN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 ET52 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

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

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