MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,121 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury seal (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Central Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S Front Tyre Cracking In Tread Pattern.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VU53 FXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 VU53 FXM, 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 VU53 FXM registered?
VU53 FXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 2003.
Is VU53 FXM safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU53 FXM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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