MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible nut damaged (5.2.2 (d))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
shows extensive welded areas !
Central Rear Lower rear axle support bar rubbing on axle casing/ bolt .
Nearside Front slight binding on n/s/f brake caliper.
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r number plate light not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower slight play present in o/s/f/ lower ball joint.
n/s/ and on seal panels patched and undersealed, and some welding on under side of vehicle.
Central Rear Lower rear axle support bar rubbing on axle casing/ bolt .
Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/f indicator showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front slight binding on n/s/f brake caliper.
Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s/r number plate light not working. (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower slight play present in o/s/f/ lower ball joint.
n/s/ and on seal panels patched and undersealed, and some welding on under side of vehicle.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under body chassiss (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH chassis legs by subframe mounts (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH chassis legs above anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both ns and os (2.7.4)
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / chassis leg / inner wing areas (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH inner wing / wheel arch and flitch / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic cover / lense weathered (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread slightly (6.3.1d)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan / floor to sill / outer sills and chassis leg areas (5.2.6)
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (2.4.G.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all front and rear floor pan / floor to sill / outer sills and chassis leg areas (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake back plates corroded
coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
extensive corrosion to underbody components and panels
undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
all suspension components very rusty/corroded
both front chassis corroded/weak
floor to sill sections corroded
front inner wings corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all suspension components very rusty/corroded
both front chassis corroded/weak
floor to sill sections corroded
front inner wings corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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FD03 NZW 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 56%.
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 FD03 NZW, 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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FD03 NZW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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