MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside front lower wing/sill corroded
Offside inner and outer sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside front lower wing/sill corroded
Offside inner and outer sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside front lower wing corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower wing corroded
Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower floor to sill area corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.
Offside Front Lower floor to sill area corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near anti-roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner / outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near anti-roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner / outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (2.4.G.1)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front inner wing (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise o/s n/s floor to sills corroded
advise windscreen
o/s front lower wing insercure
o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded
o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms corroded
rear inner pads worn
wipers worn
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
surface corrosion on underside
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
advise o/s front wing corroded
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs heavily corroded and lipped
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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DY03 ZTB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 DY03 ZTB, 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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DY03 ZTB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2003.
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