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FA52 EHR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,558 mi
Last recorded56,558 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 EHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,558 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,755 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 54,755 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,181 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,022 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,918 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,419 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,808 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 22,803 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 18,644 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,658 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 EHR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EHR, 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 EHR registered?

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

Is FA52 EHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA52 EHR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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