MOT Status
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65,470 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure CRACKS ON INNER WALL / PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed WORN INNER EDGE / CRACKS ON INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroding
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Damaged, Unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Repaired with lens tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
O/S/R light lens cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ribbed & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust corroding
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Damaged, Unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Repaired with lens tape (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
O/S/R light lens cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ribbed & corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust corroding
Offside Rear Light lens cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ribbed & corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ribbed & corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Handbrake has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Ribbed & corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
front tyres wearing on edges
near side front tyre wall slight cut
off side sill rusty
off side wiperblade split on end
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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WJ53 WBT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WJ53 WBT, 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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WJ53 WBT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2003.
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