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YA52 NFT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

78,940 mi
Last recorded78,940 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 NFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 78,940 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe/ rear suspension arms surface corrosion

underfloor general surface corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2026 78,940 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe/ rear suspension arms surface corrosion

underfloor general surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2025 66,107 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 66,047 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 64,918 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,278 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 64,272 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 62,363 miles

o/s/f inner sill corroded but structure ok

o/s/r inner sill corroded but structure ok

Pass 30 Sep 2020 60,850 miles

All underbody and suspension components corroded and inner sills rusty

Both front chassis rails corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 60,850 miles

All underbody and suspension components corroded and inner sills rusty

Both front chassis rails corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 60,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg above front sub frame mounting and anti-roll bar mounting is excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill is corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg above front sub frame mounting and anti-roll bar mounting is excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill is corroded through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is corroded by spring mount. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg and outrigger behind front sub frame is getting corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is corroded by spring mount. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is corroded by spring mount. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and outrigger behind front sub frame is getting corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing is corroded by spring mount. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg by sub frame mounting is getting corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs by sub frame mounting getting corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,049 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,490 miles

All brake hose ferrules very rusty

All shock absorbers very rusty

Both inner and outer sill panels very rusty and weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system very rusty

Front steering and suspension components very rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes slightly binding and showing signs of over heating

Rear heatshield rusty and insecure

Rear suspension components very rusty

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Underbody and components very rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 57,490 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All brake hose ferrules very rusty

All shock absorbers very rusty

Both inner and outer sill panels very rusty and weak

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system very rusty

Front steering and suspension components very rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes slightly binding and showing signs of over heating

Rear heatshield rusty and insecure

Rear suspension components very rusty

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Underbody and components very rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,091 miles

All steering and suspension components rusty

Both front and rear numberplates starting to seperate

Both rear outer sill panels getting rusty

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipes at ABS pump getting corroded and both front brake pipes slightly corroded at brake hoses

Rear exhaust silencer heatsheild rusty and insecure

Stonechips in windscreen

Undertrays fitted throughout the vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,201 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 50,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side rear near side rear outer sils surface rust

under vehicle surface rust and suspension

Pass 25 Feb 2012 49,217 miles

Engine undertray slightly insecure

Exhaust system very rusty

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear brake discs rusty and worn

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Underbody very rusty

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 49,217 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine undertray slightly insecure

Exhaust system very rusty

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front and rear brake discs rusty and worn

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Underbody very rusty

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 48,635 miles

Exhaust system rusty in places

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

Rear anti roll bar very rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight drag on rear brakes

Underbody rusty

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 48,633 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system rusty in places

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

Rear anti roll bar very rusty

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight drag on rear brakes

Underbody rusty

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,668 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2010 46,668 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2009 42,219 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,194 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 34,194 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 27,230 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,513 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge`s

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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YA52 NFT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YA52 NFT, 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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YA52 NFT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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