MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside inner floor/sills corroded
Offside inner floor/sills corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer sills covered
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis n/s & o/s sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension components corroded
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasses by anti-roll bar (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasses by anti-roll bar (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill full of filler (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
both outer sills corroded and getting weak
corrosion to inner sills/floors
corrosion to rear inner arch's (back of sills)
front suspension/sub-frame corroded
rear suspension/sub-frame corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
outer sills corroded,slightly blistering ok under finger/thumb pressure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
outer sills corroded,slightly blistering ok under finger/thumb pressure
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both sill panels are corroded
engine cover fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working 501 (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres are deteriorating
both sill panels are corroded
engine cover fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear and offside rear outer sills corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear and offside rear outer sills corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
195/45/16 all four tyres low on tread
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front brake discs corroded on inside
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
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B9 MEX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 B9 MEX, 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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B9 MEX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 2003.
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