MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both rear toe eyes corroded
weld repair covered in under seal both sides
Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rears upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear both rear toe eyes corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust cat heavy corrossion at flange
o/s inner sills starting to deteriorate
suspension rusty
rear exhaust flange heavy corrossion
unable to view rear inner sills repairs due to underseal both sides
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front and rear anti roll bars and links, front and rear suspension arms and exhaust rusty
underbody engine shield fitted
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside + offside outer sills corrosion deteriorated
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside + offside outer sills corrosion deteriorated
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear 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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine light on
tracking check
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking check
both rear wing lower panels starting to corrode
both front tyres worn on inner edges advise tracking check
both rear wing lower panels starting to corrode
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f shock slightly damp
small run out n/s front disc
new brake pads to front
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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EO03 XLD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 EO03 XLD, 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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EO03 XLD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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