MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower wing/sill corroded
n/s front brake disc backing plate fouling disc
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Lower wing/sill corroded
n/s front brake disc backing plate fouling disc
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
handbrake efficiency only just met
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front chassis legs coroded
both rear tyres perished
n/s/r outer sill corroded but not considered excessive
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front chassis legs coroded
both rear tyres perished
n/s/r outer sill corroded but not considered excessive
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)
both rear brake disks coroded
both rear outer sills corroded but not considered excessive
exhaust system in general is coroded
both front lower arm bushes slightly perished
both front lower arms corroded
both front tyres wearing on edges
both rear arms corroded
both rear tyres wearing low and perishing
exhaust system slightly corroded
front discs lipped
front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded
o\s outer sill corroded
rear discs slightly corroded
rear pads starting to wear low
both front and rear brake disks have a slight lip
exhaust rear box has slight corosion around joint
n/s/r tyre perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front wipers slightly split on edges but still clear the screen
both rear tyres slightly perished
n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape
o/s/r sill coroded but not considered excessive
rear brake disks coroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front wipers slightly split on edges but still clear the screen
both rear tyres slightly perished
n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape
o/s/r sill coroded but not considered excessive
rear brake disks coroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f wiper blade begining to perish but still clears screen
n.s.f.tyre 3mm and slightly worn on inner edge
both front wiper blades split
rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces
Exhaust back box slightly corroded.
Front brake discs grooved.
Front wiper blades split.
N/S/R and O/S/R coil springs corroded.
Rear brake discs lipped.
Rear metal brake pipes corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD03 OAY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 OAY, 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 OAY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 2003.
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