MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lance missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
underside all corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Transverse (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion o/s + n/s wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust corroded
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front wiper blades starting to deteriorate but still clearing screen
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S rear number plate light bulb poor but still working
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust corroded at joint
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nail in offside rear tyre
rear sill panels slightly corroded, nearside and offside
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AD03 KBY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 AD03 KBY, 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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AD03 KBY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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