MOT Status
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119,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate on the rear needs a yellow background (0.1 (d))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undersealed and wax oiled
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
undersealed
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under side general corrosion
Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
Horn not working and missing (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under side general corrosion
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sections of outer sills beginning to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sections of outer sills beginning to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroded
vehicle underside covered in underseal
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to both rear inner sills and both front inner wings
Offside Rear Brake binding
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nearside lower body sill corroding
offside lower body sill corroding
nearside lower body sill corroding
offside lower body sill corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
some binding on right front brake
some corrosion on faces of brake discs front and rear
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DN03 ZMV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 DN03 ZMV, 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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DN03 ZMV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.
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