MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced heavy corrosion on inner and outer sill within prescribed area of seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg where front upper wishbone mounted excessively corroded and weakened (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced heavy corrosion on inner sill and rear wheel tub, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced heavy corrosion on inner and outer sill within prescribed area of seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced heavy corrosion on inner sill and rear wheel tub, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower structural repairs covered in underseal
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rar diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general corrosion under car
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))
both front floors corroded
both inner sills corroded
both rear outer sills corroded
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
hole in offside front wing at base.sill intact
underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
hole in base of wing offside front
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
hole in base of wing offside front
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner sill slightly corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner sills slightly corroded
Rear Exhaust hanger insecure
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Sill slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Sill slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Sill slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Inner Sill slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front nearside & offside front tyres starting to perish in tread pattern
body underside (inner sills) have slight corrosion, outer sills showing evidence of previous corrosion repairs
front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose all wheel bolts loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Front nearside & offside front tyres starting to perish in tread pattern
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
body underside (inner sills) have slight corrosion, outer sills showing evidence of previous corrosion repairs
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surfaces deteriorated/surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DY03 ZTL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 ZTL, 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 ZTL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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