MOT Status
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73,619 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Various suspension components corroded
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Body and suspension parts are corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper + Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Body and suspension parts are corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper + Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Fog lamp is not working
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper + Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Fog lamp is not working
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper + Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Fog lamp doesn't work
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration lamp slightly insecure
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly peeling (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres low and tread and perished
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working and insecure (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front fog lamp inoperative
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm punctured (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
handbrake requires ajustment
under trays fitted obscuring some component
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front fog inop
nearside front tyre wearing on the outside edge of tread and starting to crack
rear discs pitted and scored
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear discs pitted and scored
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
nearside front fog inop
nearside front tyre wearing on the outside edge of tread and starting to crack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DE53 FSN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 DE53 FSN, 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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DE53 FSN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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