MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle under sealed
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
general underside surface corrosion
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
general underside surface corrosion
general corrosion to front and rear suspension components
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine management light on.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear axle noise.
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Engine management light on,
Rear axle noise.
Engine management light on.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both outer sills corroding at back end
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both outer sills corroding at back end
Slight damaged to the windscreen
Both front brake discs are rusty on inner side
N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge
O/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front brake discs are rusty on inner side
N/S/F tyre worn almost devoid of visable tread on outer edge
O/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge
Slight damaged to the windscreen
Offside and nearside wipers slightly split.
Rear of offside and nearside outer sill panels corroding.
Both headlamp aims close to upper limit.
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both headlamp aims close to upper limit.
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)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear brake pads very low.
Wheels fitted incorrectly front-rear, larger tyres are on the front.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VE53 OUB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 OUB, 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 OUB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2003.
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