MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,551 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail is cracked by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All front and rear suspension arm's corroded but not seriously weakened
Both O/S and N/S inner and outer sills corroded
Both rear tyre treads starting to perish
Nearside front floor plan corroding
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle chassis structure is corroded near both front anti roll bar mounts but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
All front and rear suspension arm's corroded but not seriously weakened
Both O/S and N/S inner and outer sills corroded
Both rear tyre treads starting to perish
Nearside front floor plan corroding
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle chassis structure is corroded near both front anti roll bar mounts but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Fronts (3.5.1g)
Corrosion to O/S and N/S outer sills at rear
Extensive surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
O/S and N/S anti-roll bar drop link bottom mount, nuts corroding
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
o/s/wiper in poor condition rubber slight split
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s/front tyre outer wall in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY STARTING TO WEAR
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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VE53 OTM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 VE53 OTM, 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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VE53 OTM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 2003.
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