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2003 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration GL53KNJ
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expired 28 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 134,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,364 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2021 28 Jun 20267 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 133,353 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected Hand brake lever and cable operation at maximum movement at caliper/ Partially seized on. (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Undertray likely to become detached Front under tray not secured in wheel arch areas. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Plastic lens misty. (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Perished and split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Plastic lens misty. (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Perished and split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake relay lever has restricted free movement Restricted brake. (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner alloy wheel rim is buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes and ferrules corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
10 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,110 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Underside of vehicle has surface corrossion to chassis / suspension etc
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside handbrake efficiency low, only just reaches requirements
- Both undersills becoming corroded at front
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,604 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
19 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,061 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2018 28 Jun 202611 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,091 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2017 28 Jun 202612 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,660 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2016 28 Jun 20263 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,687 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2015 28 Jun 20261 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,749 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2014 28 Jun 202615 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,053 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
14 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,903 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2012 28 Jun 202615 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,449 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2011 28 Jun 202618 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,129 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
20 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,021 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2009 28 Jun 202614 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 18,905 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2008 28 Jun 202613 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,750 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 12,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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GL53KNJ was registered on 2003-11-21
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