MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outter sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
o/s rear callipar weak //////
Emissions not tested sealed tail pipe cover fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened including associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
oil leak
underbody corrosion
Engine has oil leak/s
Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside front brake disc is discoloured, possibly heat damaged
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all arms, both sides, upper and lower ball joints (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 2mm-3mm, perished, cracked and nearside front has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides / all arms (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak engine / slight ()
alternator belt starting to perish
offside rear and both front tyres badly perished
Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides / all arms (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak engine / slight ()
alternator belt starting to perish
offside rear and both front tyres badly perished
Nearside Front tyre perished and cracks in tread
Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracks in tread
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre perished and cracks in treads
Offside Rear tyre perished and cracks in tread
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres starting to perish
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AV53 ULT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AV53 ULT, 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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AV53 ULT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 2003.
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