MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded mainline pipe to rear by retaining clip (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link-bar broken (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides excessively scored (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
both front tyres close to limit and perishing
front brake pads low and discs worn/requires checking
brakes require checking
n/s/r tyre 2 1/2mm
o/s/r brake slight binding
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK53 GVV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 VK53 GVV, 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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What year was VK53 GVV registered?
VK53 GVV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is VK53 GVV safe to buy?
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