MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,856 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis anti roll bar mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (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))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
all suspension components corroded
All tyres sidewalls perishing
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
All tyres sidewalls perishing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake discs corroded.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside wiper blade smeering slightly
all tyres slightly perished due to age
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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DY53 ZVU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 DY53 ZVU, 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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DY53 ZVU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.
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