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50,418 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing x2 wheel nuts (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody corroded
under tray fitted to front of vehicle difficult to check
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Suspected rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under-body of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill lower edge separating, corroded underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex joint (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
heavy surface corrosion on underbody in general
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Under-body of vehicle heavily corroded
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Under-body of vehicle heavily corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under-body of vehicle heavily corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both Sill's (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under-body of vehicle heavily corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust rusting
headlamp lenses misting over
outer sills rusting
subframes rusting
suspension components rusting
underbody rusting
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front tyre cracking
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front tyre cracking
exhaust rusting
headlamp lenses misting over
outer sills rusting
subframes rusting
suspension components rusting
underbody rusting
undertrays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front tyre cracking up and scuffed on outer sidewall
Nearside Rear brake caliper damp
Offside front to rear brake pipe rusting at rear
both front inner arches starting to rust
both outer sills starting to rust
exhaust rusting
front subframe rusting
rear subframe rusting
underbody rusting
undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front tyre cracking up and scuffed on outer sidewall
Nearside Rear brake caliper damp
Offside front to rear brake pipe rusting at rear
both front inner arches starting to rust
both outer sills starting to rust
exhaust rusting
front subframe rusting
rear subframe rusting
underbody rusting
undertrays fitted
brake pipe to o/s rear flex starting to rust
exhaust system rusting
suspension parts rusting
under body and sills at rear rusting
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
brake pipe to o/s rear flex starting to rust
exhaust system rusting
suspension parts rusting
under body and sills at rear rusting
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
underside very rusty
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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BJ53 UXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BJ53 UXM, 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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What year was BJ53 UXM registered?
BJ53 UXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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