MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing corroded & holed ( engine bay) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing corroded & holed (engine bay) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bracket to wishbone corroded & holed - missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear subframe mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front side light blue tinge (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing to sill corroded & holed
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front wing to sill corroded & holed
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
earth strap disconnected at rear
Nearside Front floor / inner sill corded & holed but not within mounting point
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front floor / inner sill corded & holed but not within mounting point
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all suspension arm s corded
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 2 x holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front floor / inner sill corded & holed but not within mounting point
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front floor / inner sill corded & holed but not within mounting point
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake - your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency.Ii would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust heavily corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AU03 WUX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 AU03 WUX, 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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AU03 WUX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2003.
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