MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front and rear subframes corroded
general corrosion on underside
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all under body and suspension components corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor to sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill ends corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails at front floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails at front under wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault comes on while driving (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low done (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low done (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor to sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill ends corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails at front floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails at front under wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
chassis and inner wings corroded
Corrosion to both the rear lower wings
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both inner sill slightly corroded
both rear outer sills slightly corroded
power steering pipes corroded
slight corrosion next to f/n/s top mount
slight corrosion next to f/o/s top mount
slight corrosion to boot floor
slight corrosion to both chassis legs
FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED
both sills are corroded
Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both sills are corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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DE03 ZWN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZWN, 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 ZWN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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