MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt installation upper anchorage of a three point belt(s) less than 110mm from the centre line of the seat (10.1 (t))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt installation upper anchorage of a three point belt(s) less than 110mm from the centre line of the seat (10.1 (t))
Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside front and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service brake binding but not excessively nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside front cracked and nearside front on limit note lhd vehicle (3.2 (a) (i))
advisory suspension components corrosion
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside & offside rear outer sills slight corrosion
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front bumper insecure
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EN53 LGJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 LGJ, 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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What year was EN53 LGJ registered?
EN53 LGJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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