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FA52 AAU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

108,516 mi
Last recorded108,516 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 AAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 108,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 106,245 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 104,785 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 97,377 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 97,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,816 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 91,814 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 90,079 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 89,877 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

under bodycorroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,142 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 88,949 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 88,949 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,776 miles

Exhaust system very rusty

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,942 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 77,202 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 65,969 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 65,969 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,256 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)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge of tread

Fail 4 Mar 2009 50,331 miles

Advise rear discs worn

Advise: front discs worn

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,331 miles

Advise rear discs worn

Advise: front discs worn

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 41,139 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,393 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 33,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 8 Mar 2006 26,053 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 26,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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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FA52 AAU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FA52 AAU, 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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FA52 AAU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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