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A98 MAC

2003 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

54,214 mi
Last recorded54,214 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Micra52,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA98 MAC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 54,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

reverse lamp inop

Pass 8 Jan 2025 49,128 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 48,197 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 48,197 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 47,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 47,084 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 45,848 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 44,496 miles

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

auxiliary belt worn

Fail 18 Nov 2020 44,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

auxiliary belt worn

Pass 18 Nov 2019 42,882 miles

3rd brake light inoperative

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

reverse light inoperative

Pass 6 Nov 2018 42,235 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 42,222 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 40,366 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 40,366 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,917 miles

slite engine/gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2015 35,666 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,666 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 30,132 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 30,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 27,318 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,367 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 24,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,389 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,600 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,963 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 13,583 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 11,251 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 10,062 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 10,062 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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A98 MAC is a 2003 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 52,810 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 Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A98 MAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A98 MAC registered?

A98 MAC is a 2003 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is A98 MAC safe to buy?

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