2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · FM52 YYF
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 108,195 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM52 YYF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2021
- 108,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM52 YYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (FM52 YYF) between January 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”; “Exhaust engine idle speed too high vehicle cutting out on idle (7.3.D.1)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective flap not opening (7.2.4c)”.
FM52 YYF Mileage History
- 20/01/200630,704 mi
- 27/11/200633,849 mi+3,145 mi
- 24/11/200746,758 mi+12,909 mi
- 15/11/200858,765 mi+12,007 mi
- 08/12/200970,398 mi+11,633 mi
- 04/03/201174,571 mi+4,173 mi
- 11/07/201278,407 mi+3,836 mi
- 03/08/201384,621 mi+6,214 mi
- 16/08/201491,464 mi+6,843 mi
- 02/07/201591,487 mi+23 mi
- 07/08/201591,524 mi+37 mi
- 15/10/201698,724 mi+7,200 mi
- 31/03/2018106,311 mi+7,587 mi
- 05/06/2018106,342 mi+31 mi
- 05/09/2019108,176 mi+1,834 mi
- 06/09/2019108,180 mi+4 mi
- 19/08/2021108,195 mi+15 mi
Average of roughly 4,974 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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