MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,656 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner and outer sills corroded,(not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower area bottom of wing too underbody corroded/ inner layer still intact outer area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Holed in boot under carpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower area bottom of wing too underbody corroded/ inner layer still intact outer area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire underbody corroded but structure still intact holes too nsf/osf/nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner and outer sills corroded,(not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working Both front (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower area bottom of wing too underbody corroded/ inner layer still intact outer area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Holed in boot under carpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower area bottom of wing too underbody corroded/ inner layer still intact outer area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire underbody corroded but structure still intact holes too nsf/osf/nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside 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 Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED AND SCORED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH FRONT CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED AND SCORED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Monitor condition of both front wiper blades.
Monitor condition of front brake discs and pads.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise right hand door mirror.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DF03 BFV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 DF03 BFV, 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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DF03 BFV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2003.
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