MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,711 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray fitted
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened All over (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (d))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Under tray fitted
N/s & O/s outer sills corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened damaged/ torn (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to both outer sills
Exhaust mounting defective Back box mounting rubbers are split/ worn (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt webbing is twisted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on the inner edge & has a nail in the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all brake discs slightly corroded
body damage o/s/f and rear
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all brake discs slightly corroded
body damage o/s/f and rear
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs corroded
front tyres tread depth low 3mm average
rear tyres near to legal limit 2mm remaining
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CA03 LUY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 CA03 LUY, 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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CA03 LUY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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