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MAZ 8818

2003 Maserati Spyder

Blue Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

36,418 mi
Last recorded36,418 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Maserati Spyder35,877 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 8818
MakeMaserati
ModelSpyder
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 36,418 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 35,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 35,122 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 34,141 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing against anti roll bar (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 34,141 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever inoperative release button sticks not allowing locking of parking brake (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess rubbing against anti roll bar (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 32,860 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 32,741 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,640 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 32,221 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,087 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 32,049 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing inner edges smooth

Pass 11 Sep 2014 31,760 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,376 miles

front brake discs rusty pitted inner

Pass 12 Jan 2011 25,299 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 23,926 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 22,056 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 19,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 16,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wheel is slightly buckled

Pass 5 Jan 2006 13,645 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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MAZ 8818 is a 2003 Maserati Spyder in Blue with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MAZ 8818, 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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What year was MAZ 8818 registered?

MAZ 8818 is a 2003 Maserati Spyder, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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