MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,342 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn on nsf and osf suspensions arms and rear suspension arms,, arms also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail areas - on limit now (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail areas - on limit now (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhaust system deteriorated and corroded
offside rear inner sill areas corroded
rear suspension components corroded
nearside front chassis rail corroding
offside rear metal brake pipe deteriorating
surface rusting on all under body /suspension / brake components
Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under side of chassis - anti roll bar prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's
corrosion to nearside front & offside front 'A' pillar/inner wing
corrosion to steering & suspension components
nearside & offside rear outer sill areas corroding
offside front headlamp lens deteriorating
offside front inner wheel arch /chassis rail corroding
Front inner arch areas corroding nearside and offside
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn more than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear inner and outer sill areas corroding nearside and offside
oil residue engine areas
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear nearside and offside inner sill areas corroding
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear nearside and offside inner sill areas corroding
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside front brake slight bind
offside front inner wing/chassis starting to corrode
offside rear sill starting to corrode
offside wiper starting to split
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake pads low
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
rear brake pads low
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All tyres badly perished.
all tyres starting to crack between tread
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DA03 XAG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 DA03 XAG, 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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DA03 XAG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.
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