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SX52 BJV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,498 mi
Last recorded93,498 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX52 BJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 93,498 miles

front and rear suspension,sub frame showing signs of corrosion

under body,wheel arches sills have been wax oil

Pass 15 Jan 2022 93,059 miles

floor corroded and holed off side and near side front. advance corrosion on near side rear wheel arch. advance corrosion on both outer sills advise

Pass 23 Jan 2021 92,735 miles

advanced corrosion on off side and near side rear outer sills advise floor holed near side front advise

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,497 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))

floor corroded and holed near side front

Fail 13 Jan 2020 91,496 miles

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

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))

floor corroded and holed near side front

Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,741 miles

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

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

floor corroded and holed off side and near side front advise

Fail 19 Jan 2019 90,741 miles

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

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

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

floor corroded and holed off side and near side front advise

Pass 6 Feb 2018 90,130 miles

advance corrosion near side front floor advise

Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,290 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,109 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 88,104 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2015 85,936 miles

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

n/s front inner side wall split but cord not exposed

Fail 14 Jan 2015 85,936 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

n/s front tyre split inner wall

Pass 4 Feb 2014 81,909 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 78,774 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 78,769 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,688 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 74,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 72,191 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,191 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,733 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 66,729 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,882 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,831 miles

windscreen chipped within zone a 2 chips close together

Fail 25 Sep 2008 58,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

windscreen chipped within zone a 2 chips close together

Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,799 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 32,251 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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SX52 BJV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SX52 BJV, 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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SX52 BJV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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