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VO52 EMK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,559 mi
Last recorded50,559 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 EMK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 50,559 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 50,539 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 49,664 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 49,567 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg starting to crack (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 49,550 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill separated (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail next to anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg starting to crack (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 49,092 miles

Central Front Lower power steering pipes corroded

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

o/s and n/s front wishbones suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 48,213 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg starting to crack (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 46,310 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2018 44,222 miles

All tyres cracking

EML on

Pass 12 May 2017 42,614 miles

BOTH OUTER REAR SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,310 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 37,298 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 34,999 miles

front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,560 miles

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,525 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,603 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,891 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 19,902 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,869 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,320 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 15,522 miles

rear no plate starting to become faded

Pass 16 Jan 2006 12,851 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 12,851 miles

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

off/side/rear tyre tread low--

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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VO52 EMK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VO52 EMK, 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 VO52 EMK registered?

VO52 EMK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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