MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Chassis corroded
Exhaust system corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
General vehicle underbody corrosion
Headlight patterns poor
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
general surface corrosion on the underside of vehicle
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
handbrake performance down on nearside and travel high on handbrake lever
vehicle has surface corrosion on most components underneath
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
crack to windscreen - o/s/f, up driver's side
n/s/r handbrake performance low
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
crack to windscreen - o/s/f, up driver's side
n/s/r handbrake performance low
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Undertray fitted.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all 4 brake discs pitted
both wiper's deteriorated
crack to windscreen, not in driver's view
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all 4 brake discs pitted
driver's washer weak
driver's wiper blade deteriorated
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill holed in 2 places (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all 4 brake discs pitted
driver's washer weak
driver's wiper blade deteriorated
corrosion to o/s/r sill
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VO53 NDK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 VO53 NDK, 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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VO53 NDK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 2003.
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