MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW
NO PLATE LAMPS LOOSE
REAR BRAKE PIPE INTO REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODING
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
N/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW
NO PLATE LAMPS LOOSE
REAR BRAKE PADS LOW
REAR BRAKE PIPE INTO REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODING
BRAKE PIPE ACROSS REAR OF VEHICLE CORRODING
O/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL (2.4.A.3)
BOTH INNER SILLS CORRODING
BRAKE PIPE ACROSS REAR OF VEHICLE CORRODING
engine management light on
windscreen has a crack outside of swept area nearside
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust corroded around joint
Both outer sills heavily corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas. Advise attention soon.
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wipers worn but clear screen
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both outer sills heavily corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas. Advise attention soon.
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Wipers worn but clear screen
rear discs rusted
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
all brake pads worn
all tyres worn
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE53 SWZ 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 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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?
DE53 SWZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is DE53 SWZ safe to buy?
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