MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor to sill holed . (5.2.6)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front chassis rails previously repaired.
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded resevour insecure (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)
Front chassis rails previously repaired.
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded resevour insecure (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear lower wheelarch/quarter split and corroded , but not in prescribed area ,
all suspension and steering components , slightly corroded .
rear exhaust tail box casing and mounting brackets corroded .
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end of floorpan holed x2 . (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner edge of floorpan holed . (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear lower wheelarch/quarter split and corroded , but not in prescribed area ,
all suspension and steering components , slightly corroded .
rear exhaust tail box casing and mounting brackets corroded .
exhaust system corroded
ns floor to sill corroded
nsf upper and lower arms corroded
nsr upper and lower suspension arms corroded
os floor to sill corroded
osf upper and lower arms corroded
osr chassis corroded
osr upper and lower suspension arms corroded
power steering pipes corroded
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
crossmember corroded at steering rack mountings
exhaust system corroded
ns floor to sill corroded
nsf upper and lower suspension arms corroded
nsr upper and lower suspension arms corroded
os floor to sill corroded
osf upper and lower suspension arms corroded
osr chassis corroded
osr upper and lower suspension arms corroded
power steering pipes corroded
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise rear pads binding slightly
Offside rear sill has slight corrosion but not seriously affecting body structure
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DA53 PLJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 DA53 PLJ, 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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DA53 PLJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2003.
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