MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle front to rear both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner and outer side sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Undertray not fully secure both sides near chassis (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front both sides brake discs backing plate rusted
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear both sides brake discs backing plate rusted
exhaust system rusted
fuel tank rusted
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch to inner side sill rusted and holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering both side front chassis rails by top suspension (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Integral body structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering both sides chassis rails by brake hose (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Undertray not fully secure both sides near chassis (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front both sides brake discs backing plate rusted
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb in wrong way (4.1.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear both sides brake discs backing plate rusted
exhaust system rusted
fuel tank rusted
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch and sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to back both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe from hose to servo corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System to silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System to silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal pipe from hose to servo corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill large hole (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill large hole (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear has a slight bind not detected on rbt
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under vehicle has many areas of corrosion that will need attention for next test
Both rear brake discs worn and pitted.
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Both rear brake discs worn and pitted.
Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
corrosion on all brake discs(vehicle been standing)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BG03 OZK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 BG03 OZK, 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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BG03 OZK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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