MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear Wheel Wells (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all suspension components corroded
general corrosion to underside
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all suspension components corroded
general corrosion to underside
Front both bottom ball joint rubbers slightly perished
all vehicle suspension has surface corrosion
slight oil leak
Offside Front vehicle structure damaged/deformed
Offside Rear brake pipe out of junction box heavily corroded
all vehicle suspension has surface corrosion but not weakened
bottom ball joint rubbers slightly perished
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate faded and delaminating. (0.1 (b))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides front headlamp lenses faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes pitted & scored on the inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Offside inner side of the rear diff misting oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres cracked / perished on the inner & outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail holed above anti - roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear pads low
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear pads low
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
baffals loose in rear silencer
front discs corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EF03 FZL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 EF03 FZL, 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 FZL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2003.
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