MOT Status
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85,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside showing some signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner sill is corroded but not excessive
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing could not be tested.
Nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Lambda /emission criteria only just met (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside front brake slightly binding on
front tyres worn on edges
Both front brake calipers slightly binding on.
Corrosion noted to the offside front wing.
Offside front tyre wearing on outer edges.
Offside rear brake pipe corroded.
Corrosion to both side rear sills
brake pipe to near side rear hose corroded
heavy corrosion to suspension components
Both rear lower sills corroded.
Exhaust system corroded.
Underside started to corrode.
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Both rear lower sills corroded.
Exhaust system corroded.
Offside front tyre pressure low.
Offside front wheel bearing could not be tested.
Underside started to corrode.
Slight imbalance to front brakes.
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight imbalance to front brakes.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion to both rear brake discs
slight corrosion to both sills
corrosion to both rear brake discs
corrosion to rear suspension components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VO53 ZPB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 ZPB, 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 ZPB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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