MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor (1.6 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
All suspension arms on vehicle covered in under seal .
Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked ,as cannot rotate wheel.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion to both front brake back plate dust covers.
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various on vehicle . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)
front offside and nearside wishbone corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
corrosion on both rear sills just about meets requirements
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
corrosion on both rear sills just about meets requirements
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exshaust back box corroded at flange joint
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tires appear flat have have slightly damaged tire walls (been driven flat) no cords or ply showing at time of test
front brakes slightly imbalance possibly due to tire inflation incorect
rear brake disks corroded
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DS03 LBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 DS03 LBV, 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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DS03 LBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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