MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chasis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight corrosion to o/s/f engine bay
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis legs corroded
front subframe corroded
rear suspension arms corroded
sills heavily corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis legs corroded
front subframe corroded
rear suspension arms corroded
sills heavily corroded
sills corroded
under vehicle heavily corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe leaking and steering not working (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
sills corroded
under vehicle heavily corroded
Offside Front Lower wing heavily corroded with holes
both outer sills heavily corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg outer (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower wing heavily corroded with holes
both outer sills heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
oil leak
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
general underside of vehicle corroded
offside front brake back plate corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside front brake backplate corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front brake backplate corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Long travel on handbrake lever
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front pads low
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE52 NZB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 CE52 NZB, 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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CE52 NZB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 2003.
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