MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,852 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
exhaust system corroding
front and rear brake disc faces corroded/worn
steering and suspension components corroding
surface corrosion on power steering pipes
surface corrosion on steel brake pipes
surface corrosion on steel fuel pipes
underbody surface corrosion
Dipstick broken
Exhaust emissions lambda value close to acceptable limit
Front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion
Heavy surface corrosion in floors, boot floor, front and rear chassis sections, inner sills and inner arches
Nearside front position light flickers occasionally
Nearside front wheel slightly buckled
Offside rear brake binds slightly, and pads worn more than other side
Rear outer sills are heavily repaired with filler. Unable to assess condition of metal below filler
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
P.A.S pipes that go into steering rack rusty.
o/s mirror housing damaged, causing a sharp edge.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 TXT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 AF53 TXT, 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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What year was AF53 TXT registered?
AF53 TXT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2003.
Is AF53 TXT safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF53 TXT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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