MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides top sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides top sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edge
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edge
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Brake performance not tested Near Side Tyre badly damaged and off of the Wheel rim (3.7.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre cracking
offside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF03 FMY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 EF03 FMY, 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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EF03 FMY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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