MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,794 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower & upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower & upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
corrosion noted to front & rear suspension components
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion noted on front & rear suspension components
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
corrosion noted on front & rear suspension components
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (3.5.1i)
surface corrosion noted on front & rear suspension components
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears corroded (3.5.1i)
surface corrosion noted on front & rear suspension components
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight corrosion to inner sills and inner wheel arches
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion to inner sills and inner wheel arches
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
rear of both outer sills corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate damaged
rear brake pads getting low
front brake discs badly corroded - recommend replacement
front brake pads seem low
power steering pipes corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
rear exhaust joint corroded
both front brake discs corroded & pitted - just acceptable
exhaust corroding
general surface corrosion on suspension components
power steering pipes corroding
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 HLH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 BG53 HLH, 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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BG53 HLH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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