MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
All underside of vehicle has surface corrosion advise
general underside corrosion present
Under body of the car is covered in underseal and surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general underside corrosion present
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel no effort on handbrake (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISE FRONT +REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED ON VEHICLE AND BUSHES PERISHED
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
ADVISE FRONT +REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED ON VEHICLE AND BUSHES PERISHED
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill near suspension arm (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill near suspension arm (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise no reserve travel on hand brake (clean and adjust on service)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r boot floor excessively corroded but outside of the prescribed area
o/s and n/s inner sil slightly corroded
o/s and n/s rear differential mounting rubber bush excessively deteriorated
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust tailpipe trim protrudes several inches from rear of car, potential trip and/or burn hazard.
Exhaust tailpipe trim protrudes several inches from rear of car, potential trip and/or burn hazard.
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)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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FA03 OTD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 FA03 OTD, 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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FA03 OTD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2003.
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