MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,127 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front number plate cracked
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security iner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and had repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear rear of sill slightly rusty
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear rear of sill slightly rusty
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and had repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear rear of sill slightly rusty
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear rear of sill slightly rusty
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened metal braided hoses fitted (3.6.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened metal braided hoses fitted (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Outer Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened metal braided hoses fitted (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Brake hose modified but not seriously weakened has metal braided hoses fitted (3.6.A.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.68 (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 10.64% (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 485 (7.3.D.3)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both outer sills (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn on the outter edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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FD53 KHR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 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 FD53 KHR, 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 KHR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 November 2003.
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