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M18 MLA

2003 Maserati Spyder

Black Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

31,507 mi
Last recorded31,507 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Maserati Spyder35,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 MLA
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 31,507 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 31,506 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 30,081 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 30,080 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 29,204 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 29,203 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 28,059 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 27,436 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,011 miles

No Parking/position lamps when ignition off

Fail 18 Sep 2020 27,010 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

No Parking/position lamps when ignition off

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering wheel has slight movement up and down

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 26,556 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 26,554 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 24,969 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 24,524 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 24,524 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 24,183 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 24,183 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 23,374 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 22,990 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 22,981 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 22,966 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,262 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,764 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,132 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 16,321 miles

rear disk slightly corrored on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2009 15,820 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 14,922 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 12,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 6,151 miles

How Reliable is the Maserati Spyder?

Based on 7,126 MOT tests across 477 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
1,120
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
477
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 168
Steering rack gaiter split 161
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 133
Headlamp aim too high 71
Headlamp aim too low 69
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M18 MLA is a 2003 Maserati Spyder in Black with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Maserati Spyder models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 35,877 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 Maserati Spyder fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 168 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M18 MLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Maserati Spyder typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Maserati Spyder is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M18 MLA is a 2003 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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