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FA52 GHB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,976 mi
Last recorded87,976 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 87,976 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,399 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 87,340 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,528 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,297 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 83,297 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,938 miles

front and rear suspension and mounting areas corroded but not to excess

Pass 9 Oct 2015 77,945 miles

Heavy corrosion found on the front chassis, rear wheel arches and all of the suspension components.

Pass 18 Oct 2014 74,573 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel arch are slightly corroded

under body slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2014 74,573 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheel arch are slightly corroded

under body slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,085 miles

Near side front tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,249 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 65,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 65,022 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,033 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 18 Feb 2010 48,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 48,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 41,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 33,336 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,861 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 17,784 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 GHB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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The MOT history for FA52 GHB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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