MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
o/s front tyre perrishing
light corrosion to both sills, both rear wheel arches and both front sides of chassis
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
small amount of corrosion to both rear wheelarches an o/s outer sill
both rear tyres and offside front tyre slightly perished
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear brake discs slightly corroded
slight corrosion to nearside outer sdill near rear
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
rear brake discs slightly corroded
slight corrosion to nearside outer sdill near rear
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
all brake discs slightly pitted.
handbrake lever has long travel.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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BF03 XZL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BF03 XZL, 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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BF03 XZL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2003.
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