MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg near anti roll bar inner mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg near anti roll bar inner mount (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
general underbody and suspension component corrosion
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on edges
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs corroded front wheels binding slightly n/s and o/s sills corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 FSZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FSZ, 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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What year was DE53 FSZ registered?
DE53 FSZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 2003.
Is DE53 FSZ safe to buy?
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