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FA52 EHU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

59,736 mi
Last recorded59,736 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 59,736 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,976 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on outer tread

Pass 12 Aug 2021 55,728 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 55,728 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 54,495 miles

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

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

corrosion on outer sills

Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,519 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 49,070 miles

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

corrosion on sills and rear wings

surface corrosion on floor pan and suspension

Fail 13 Jun 2018 49,070 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

corrosion on sills and rear wings

surface corrosion on floor pan and suspension

Pass 9 Aug 2017 46,926 miles

all suspension components heavily corroded

both rear outer sills heavily corroded and weak

nearside rear tyre small split in inner sidewall and close to legal limit

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

rear exhaust joint has slight blow

Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,126 miles

nearside rear tyre low on pressure and has small cut in inner side wall

suspension components general corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2016 43,124 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre low on pressure and has small cut in inner side wall

suspension components general corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2015 40,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,913 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 36,214 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 36,214 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers smearing

Pass 4 Jan 2013 30,754 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outter cills corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2012 27,594 miles

both front discs showing corrosion on inner face. exhaust corroded at back box/centre section flange.

Pass 8 Jan 2011 25,258 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 20,012 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,578 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 14,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 11,496 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 EHU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EHU, 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 EHU registered?

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

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