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Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear quarter panel corroded and in hole
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear quarter panel corroded and in hole
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all front suspension components corroded
all rear suspension components corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front and Rear suspension components corroded.
Offside Rear Battery Area Heavily Corroded.
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front and Rear suspension components corroded.
Offside Rear Battery Area Heavily Corroded.
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front and Rear suspension components corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Battery carrier corroded and holed.
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front and Rear suspension components corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Battery carrier corroded and holed.
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front suspension components corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Boot floor corroded and holed under battery.
Rear suspension components corroded.
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front and rear suspension arms and components corroded but not excessive.
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front and Rear suspension arms corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front and Rear suspension arms corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING LOWER TO SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced PANLE TO SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING LOWER TO SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre the inner sidewall deteriorated cracking.
Offside & Nearside front & rear suspension arms corroded.
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low.
Slight corrosion on front and rear suspension arms.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Slight corrosion on front and rear suspension arms.
Exhaust system deteriorated and corroded.
Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner wheel arch CHASSIS areas (2.4.A.3)
Front Outer n/s and o/s outer sill/wing (lower) areas
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outersill areas (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension components are slightly corroded.
Service brakes (59%) and Parking brakes (17%) have only just met the requirements.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General (whole) underbody area. (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust system deteriorated and corroded.
Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner wheel arch CHASSIS areas (2.4.A.3)
Front Outer n/s and o/s outer sill/wing (lower) areas
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outersill areas (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension components are slightly corroded.
Service brakes (59%) and Parking brakes (17%) have only just met the requirements.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General (whole) underbody area. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front and rear sub frames rusting and all suspention conponentes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front and rear sub frames rusting and all suspention conponentes
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
exhaust system corroded
ns outer sill corroded
os outer sill heavily corroded
rear suspension and subframe etc corroded
off side rear and near side rear outer sills corroded but not yet excessive
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside front tyre perishing on sidewalls
offside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls
n/s/f tyre has crack's in outer side wall.
o/s/r tyre cut (tyre pressures
Wipers leaving Lines Behind On Screen
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YL03 VFJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YL03 VFJ, 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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YL03 VFJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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