MOT Status
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78,502 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated A B S sensor wire damaged (4.11 (b) (i))
Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched ON FULL LOCK (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated A B S sensor wire damaged (4.11 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint missing a split pin
Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front chassis rail outer face corroded but not excessively
Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion
engine management light on dash
engine under tray fitted cant see front chassis rails lower or inner faces
slight exhaust blow/leak from mid section
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front chassis rail outer face corroded but not excessively
Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion
engine management light on dash
engine under tray fitted cant see front chassis rails lower or inner faces
slight exhaust blow/leak from mid section
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))
several suspension areas corroded
under tray loose
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Slight brake bind offside rear
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Slight brake bind offside rear
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
adv front brake pads worn low.....
strongly adv nearside front tyre worn low to limits.........
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BJ03 FDL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 BJ03 FDL, 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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BJ03 FDL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2003.
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