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FA52 ABN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,487 mi
Last recorded34,487 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 ABN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,487 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 34,487 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 34,464 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 34,464 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,366 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 34,274 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 34,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Jul 2013 34,128 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,526 miles

Both front tyre's perished

Both rear tyre's perished

Front brake disc's corroded on the inside

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc's corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,078 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,762 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,453 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 28,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 12,080 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,178 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 ABN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FA52 ABN, 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 ABN registered?

FA52 ABN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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