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GD52FWJ
2003 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1840cc
General Information
- Registration GD52FWJ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1840cc
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- Expires 13 Jul 2026
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
14 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,430 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- N/s & o/s outer body sills corroded
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 152,775 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- Both outer sills corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge and cracked on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,108 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- corrosion to underside of vehicle
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,953 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
11 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 136,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
19 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 127,441 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- o/s/f sill corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 127,427 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- o/s/f sill corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,522 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2020 26 Jun 202625 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
15 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,025 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- off side rear outer sill holed through first skin
- rear outer sills rusty
- front pads low
13 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,023 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front pads low
- rear outer sills rusty
- off side rear outer sill holed through first skin
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,340 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 26 Jun 20269 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 101,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres worn low
1 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,555 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 26 Jun 202628 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 95,038 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016 26 Jun 202625 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,215 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2015 26 Jun 202617 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 88,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,708 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
6 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 73,631 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 73,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,978 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,246 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2011 26 Jun 202620 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,650 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,611 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
31 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,134 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,972 MI
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GD52FWJ was registered on 2003-02-28
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