MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear and front suspension arms has slight corrosion
parts of under vehicle has slight corrosion
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both rear and front suspension arms has slight corrosion
parts of under vehicle has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under body and suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill front to back (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front 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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
under body and suspension components slightly corroded
surface corrosion to all suspension components
surface corrosion to both rear sills
surface corrosion to brake pipes
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
surface corrosion to all suspension components
surface corrosion to both rear sills
surface corrosion to brake pipes
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
MAJOR corrosion underside vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner sill has hole but not within 30cm of major components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner sill has hole but not within 30cm of major components
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
MAJOR corrosion underside vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner sill has hole but not within 30cm of major components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also showing signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner sill has hole but not within 30cm of major components
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front sub frame and suspension components surface corrosion
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust section corroded
Rear sub frame surface corrosion
pas pipes rusty
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis split and corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)
front disks slight surface corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front brake discs corroded and lipped
exhaust heavily corroded at catalytic converter and back box joints
front brakes unbalanced by 30%
nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
offside rear chassis rail corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front brake discs corroded and lipped
both rear brake calipers wet with fluid
exhaust heavily corroded at catalytic converter and back box joints
front brakes unbalanced by 30%
nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge
offside rear chassis rail corroded
offside rear tyre has a nail in outer sidewall 195/50/15v
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both rear brake discs corroded and heavily lipped
exhaust back box bracket and joint corroded
lambda sensor wire insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear brake discs corroded on inner braking surface
front brake pads wearing low
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (195/50/15h)
rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner braking surface
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake pads wearing low
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (195/50/15h)
rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner braking surface
nearside rear tyre wearing low(195/50/15h)
offside rear tyre wearing low(195/50/15h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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DE53 SWX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SWX, 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 SWX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2003.
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