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FA52 AAV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

73,810 mi
Last recorded73,810 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 AAV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 73,810 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 61,882 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 57,240 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 56,902 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 56,544 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 55,815 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 55,382 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 55,382 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 54,596 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 53,377 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,109 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 50,109 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,376 miles

o/s/r spring corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r spring corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 44,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,711 miles

daytime running lamps badly faded

n/s/front tyre cracked

rear brake disc's slightly corroded on inner faces

Fail 1 Aug 2014 38,704 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all day time running lights badly faded

n/s/f tyre cracking

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 31,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,111 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,992 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 28,604 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,845 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 24,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 21,510 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,161 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 13,545 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 9,934 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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FA52 AAV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 FA52 AAV, 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 FA52 AAV registered?

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

Is FA52 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 AAV shows 28 tests with a 82.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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