MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,772 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear brake discs slightly corroded
rear suspension arms slightly corroded
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
rear brake discs slightly corroded
rear suspension arms slightly corroded
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
rear suspension arms slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front headlamp deterating
Nearside Rear Outer sill heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect weld
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front headlamp deterating
Oil leak slight engine ()
both front tyres age cracked
both rear tyres age cracked
dip stick handle broken
some surface corrosion to n/s chassic leg in engine bay
some surface corrosion to o/s chassic leg in engine bay
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis anti-roll bar (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front headlamp deterating
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged
Offside Front headlamp deterating
Oil leak slight engine ()
both front tyres age cracked
both rear tyres age cracked
dip stick handle broken
some surface corrosion to n/s chassic leg in engine bay
some surface corrosion to o/s chassic leg in engine bay
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, EXHAUST AND SUSPENSION
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded ALL (2.3.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
EXHAUST CORRODED
GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)
EXHAUST FLANGES CORRODED WHERE CENTRE & REAR SECTIONS MEET
NSF TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
rear discs corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VF03 NBL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VF03 NBL, 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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VF03 NBL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2003.
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