MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
corrosion underneath
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
SUSPENSION ARMS ARE RUSTED
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
back box join corroded
both outer sills heavily corroded
under vehicle heavily corroded
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated FLOOR CORRODED (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
N/S/F & O/S/F CHASSIS HAVE BEEN WELDED
N/S/R & O/S/R OUTER SILLS HAVE BEEN WELDED
SURFACE RUST STARTING ON ALL FLOORING & CHASSIS & N/S/ & O/S WHEEL ARCHES ONDER BONNIT
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
general underbody corrosion
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Underbody generally corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded HOLED (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
general corrosion on all 4 wishbone arms
o/s/r brake caliper damp but no visible sign of leakage
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
o/s/r brake caliper damp but no visible sign of leakage
osf brake slight ly binding
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear outer sills corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside outer sill showing early sighns of corrosion
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside outer sill showing early sighns of corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs corroded on inner faces
both rear brake dics slightly corroded
early sighns of corrosion showing on offside outer sill at rear
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front suspension corroding
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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FD53 HJN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 FD53 HJN, 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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FD53 HJN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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