MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Vehicle heavily plated/wax oiled
Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Boot floor in holes
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs heavily worn right to the recommended limit. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
General age related corrosion to all floor and sill areas.
General age related corrosion to all suspension components.
Nearside Rear Outer sill heavily corroded but still structurally strong.
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded.
Rear brake discs corroded.
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded.
Rear brake discs corroded.
Nearside Front tyre worn and perished on outer edge.
Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished on outer
Offside Front tyre worn and perished on outer edge.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre worn and perished on outer edge.
Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished on outer
Offside Front tyre worn and perished on outer edge.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge
REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES
Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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DE03 GHG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 DE03 GHG, 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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DE03 GHG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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