MOT Status
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101,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear arch rusting
Offside Rear arch rusting
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear arch rusting
Offside Rear arch rusting
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
areas of exhaust system corroding
both front brake discs inner faces part rusty
both rear brake discs inner faces part rusty
brake pipe to nearside rear flexi corroding
nearside rear hand brake effort a bit lower than offside rear
offside and nearside front top suspension arms rear bushes splitting
offside front outer brake pad worn close to wear limit
power steering pipes corroding
rust ocurring offside and nearside front inner wing areas at front
rust ocurring offside and nearside rear undersill areas
various brake pipes furring
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
areas of exhaust system corroding
both front brake discs inner faces part rusty
both rear brake discs inner faces part rusty
brake pipe to nearside rear flexi corroding
front brake pads about 2/3 worn
nearside rear hand brake effort a bit lower than offside rear
offside and nearside front top suspension arms rear bushes splitting
power steering pipes corroding
rust ocurring offside and nearside front inner wing areas at front
rust ocurring offside and nearside rear undersill areas
various brake pipes furring
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ03 AKJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 AJ03 AKJ, 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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AJ03 AKJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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