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VE52 JUX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,366 mi
Last recorded103,366 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 JUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,366 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 90,052 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 87,588 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 87,528 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 84,120 miles

front and rear wishbones has corrision

n/s and o/s front chassis has corrosion by anti roll bar mount

n/s and o/s rear inner sills has corrision

Fail 15 Nov 2016 84,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded needs replacement (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

front and rear wishbones has corrision

n/s and o/s front chassis has corrosion by anti roll bar mount

n/s and o/s rear inner sills has corrision

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,476 miles

Front wishbones has corrision

Rear n/s and o/s rear inner sills has corrision

Rear wishbones has corrision

Fail 12 Nov 2015 81,476 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front wishbones has corrision

Rear n/s and o/s rear inner sills has corrision

Rear wishbones has corrision

Pass 7 Nov 2014 78,178 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 78,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,668 miles

n/s and o/s rear sills heavy corrision almost holed

o/s rear inner sill heavy corrision almost holed

Fail 15 Nov 2013 71,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s rear sills heavy corrision almost holed

o/s rear inner sill heavy corrision almost holed

Pass 19 Nov 2012 64,387 miles

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,184 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front brake dragging slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,837 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,741 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 48,458 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,880 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 38,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

edge wear on front tyres....rear shock units weaping....o/s/r tyre worn low....

Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,231 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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VE52 JUX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VE52 JUX, 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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VE52 JUX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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