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FA52 EHO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,218 mi
Last recorded106,218 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 EHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 106,218 miles

Front Undertray insecure In contact with steering rack joints (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sil (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sil (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel arch trim insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 100,728 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 97,290 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 97,289 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone cradle attached to screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned Track rod damaged/bent (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti-roll bar has moved and fouling on subrame/suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 89,267 miles

both sills corroded plus holed

Pass 17 Jan 2022 81,960 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 81,960 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 73,555 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose o/s/f wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 73,555 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose o/s/f wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 69,212 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 68,206 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 67,360 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,773 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 65,373 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,874 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 63,874 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 60,809 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 57,146 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 57,146 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,180 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 50,425 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,052 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 41,982 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,424 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 31,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,800 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2006 24,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 24,469 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 EHO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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