MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to n/s/r outer sill
exhaust system corroded
various brake pipes corroded
various oil leaks
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
corrosion to n/s/r outer sill
exhaust system corroded
various brake pipes corroded
various oil leaks
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near sub frame and anti roll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near sub frame and antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear shock absorbers appear to have limited dampening effect
Exhaust system and hangers corroded
General under body corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Sill corroded
Unable to see rear springs due to plastic being wrapped around them
Various suspensions bushes perishing
Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight corrosion to chassis at front both sides.
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight corrosion to chassis at front both sides.
Both rear amd o/s/f tyres perishing on inner sidewall
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Both rear amd o/s/f tyres perishing on inner sidewall
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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AM03 EJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 AM03 EJK, 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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AM03 EJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.
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