MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both the front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders
corrosion in nearside and offside rear under quater panels
earth strap broken on rear diff
nearside and offside front anti-roll bar inner saddle bushes are worn
nearside rear tyre on the wear bars
offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both the front tyres are worn on the inner shoulders
corrosion in nearside and offside rear under quater panels
earth strap broken on rear diff
nearside rear tyre on the wear bars
offside rear metal brake pipe is corroded
engine oil level is low
front headlight lenses are crazed
nearside front lower ball joint dust cover is perished
offside front shock absorber is corroded
offside rear metal brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine oil level is low
front headlight lenses are crazed
nearside front lower ball joint dust cover is perished
offside front shock absorber is corroded
offside rear metal brake pipe corroded
both the offside shock absorbers are corroded
both the rear coil springs are corroded
corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle
major coolant leak evident
offside rear tyre worn badly on the inner shoulder and on the wear bars
rear brake discs are corroded
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
both the offside shock absorbers are corroded
both the rear coil springs are corroded
corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle
major coolant leak evident
offside rear tyre worn badly on the inner shoulder and on the wear bars
rear brake discs are corroded
both the rear coil springs are corroded
corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle
offside front and rear shock absorbers are corroded
offside rear tyre worn on the inner shoulder
rear brake discs are corroded
ride height slightly low on the offside front
slight lift in the nearside front lower ball joint
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
both the front road wheel inner rims are distorted
both the front tyres are worn badly on the inner shoulders
corrosion apparent throughout vehicle
offside front and rear shock absorbers are corroded
offside front wing corroded
rear brake discs are corroded
ride height low on the offside front
both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders
slight wear in the nearside rear anti-roll bar link
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
both the front tyres are worn on the shoulders
slight wear in the nearside rear anti-roll bar link
slight wear in the nearside rear anti roll bar link
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
front brake discs are corroded
slight wear in the nearside rear anti roll bar link
engine oil level low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
engine oil level low
slight imbalance in the front brakes
front discs and pads are in poor condition
offside road wheel slightly buckled
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
rear brakes are binding slightly
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL52 NZY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 BL52 NZY, 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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BL52 NZY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 2003.
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