MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch. rust hole showing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front corrosion to lower part of driver,s side door
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust system noisy
vehicle heavily modified
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust system noisy
vehicle heavily modified
Emissions not tested Due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Kinked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end. (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Kinked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing ball joint. (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Boot Main Positive Battery Harness Cable. (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Passenger Foot Well. (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake disc and pads are getting low
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear brake disc and pads are getting low
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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ET52 MXL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ET52 MXL, 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 ET52 MXL registered?
ET52 MXL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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