MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,649 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/f tyre split / repairs poor
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Front tyre has a small cut on outer sidewall
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Steering and suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering and suspension components corroded
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
steering pipe corroded
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
steering pipe corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
surface corrosion nearside outer sill at rear
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
surface corrosion nearside outer sill at rear
Engine management light on
both outer sills corroding at rear.
rear brake pads worn thin.
rear exhaust joint corroded.
some fluctuations in brake test readings from the nearside front and offside rear wheels.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
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)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine management light on
both outer sills corroding at rear.
rear brake pads worn thin.
rear exhaust joint corroded.
some fluctuations in brake test readings from the nearside front and offside rear wheels.
both front tyres wearing on edges.
both outer sills corroding at rear.
Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
near side rear tyre worn to 2.5mm and large piece missing from sidewall
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake disc inner faces badly pitted in poor condition
rear discs pitted
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake pads worn to 2mm approx'
rear brake pads worn to 2mm approx'
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EN53 CAV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 EN53 CAV, 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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EN53 CAV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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