MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,619 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear brake disks have surface rusting
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake disks have surface rusting
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split [ 18" S/plus fitted] (8.2.2)
Centre Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
Nearside reg light dim
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
Offside Upper windscreen de-laminated but not in drivers direct view
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
Nearside reg light dim
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (0.4mm usable tread) ADVISE REPLACE TYRE (4.1.E.1)
Offside Upper windscreen de-laminated but not in drivers direct view
TYRE SIZE: 205/45R16W
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread and iner wall cut, no cords exposed
vehicle wet at time of inspection
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
high handbrake operation
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
os reverse lamp inop
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
os reverse lamp inop
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF03 FNJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FNJ, 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 FNJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.
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