MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general underbody and sill corrosion
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
E M Light on
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front and rear hub and suspension components corroded
Multiple small chips in windscreen
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting between tread on edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt sheared (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
E M Light on
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front and rear hub and suspension components corroded
Multiple small chips in windscreen
Nearside Front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting between tread on edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Lower Body has slight corrosion underside Chassis rails (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded underside (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded underside (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside rear outer sill corroding
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four tyres cracking
front brake discs slightly corroded
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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VO03 VBD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 VO03 VBD, 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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VO03 VBD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2003.
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