MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
osr tyre is getting low on tread
seat belt anchorage points are corroded
the underside is very heavily corroded
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
osr tyre is getting low on tread
seat belt anchorage points are corroded
the underside is very heavily corroded
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ns outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings osf chassis (6.1.B.2)
All suspension & underbody corroded
N/s/r bumper damage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Discs & pads required (3.7.B.6b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Siezed sliders (3.7.B.6b)
All suspension & underbody corroded
N/s/r bumper damage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DO03 TAM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 DO03 TAM, 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 DO03 TAM registered?
DO03 TAM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2003.
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