MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust deteriorated
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
exhaust deteriorated
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust deteriorated
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust deteriorated
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
exhaust deteriorated
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
exhaust deteriorated
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust deteriorated
Front suspension bushes deteriorated
Nearside & offside rear outer sills corroded
Nearside rear & offside rear floor pans corroded
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Suspension components slight corrosion
Vehicle structure slight corrosion
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust deteriorated
suspension components slight corrosion
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust deteriorated
brake pipe to nearside rear flex hose and offside rear brake pipe close to fuel filter rusty
brake pipes pitted
inner and outer rear sills corroded
rear brake discs rusted and pitted
rear section of exhaust rusted
various areas of vehicle underbody corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CF53 HBO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 CF53 HBO, 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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CF53 HBO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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