MOT Status
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88,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
car undersealed
exhaust joints carroded
front crossmember carroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
car undersealed
exhaust joints carroded
front crossmember carroded
Entire underside of vehicle heavily under sealed
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
front and rear discs slightly worn / pitted
nearside and offside front ball joint boots slightly deteriorated
nearside and offside rear sill end caps corroded
nearside rear lower outer wheel arch paint split
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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DE53 VZZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?
DE53 VZZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is DE53 VZZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE53 VZZ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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