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2003 MAZDA MX-5
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- Registration HO02ARE
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expired 14 Sep 2022
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 65,454 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- exhaust system heavily corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- multiple suspension components heavily corroded front and rear of vehicle
- Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- multiple locations of corrosion to underside of vehicle
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
25 Aug 2021
Fail
Mileage: 65,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and corner (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and corner (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- multiple suspension components heavily corroded front and rear
- multiple suspension arms heavily corroded front and back
- multiple locations of corrosion to underside of vehicle
- exhaust system heavily corroded
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
18 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,725 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake back plate rusty
- Nearside front inner wing rusty
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 63,677 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake back plate rusty
- Nearside front inner wing rusty
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,225 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear floor to sill corroded
- nearside front inner wing corroded
- nearside front floor to sill corroded
- nearside floor to sill corroded
- nearside floor corroded
- nearside and offside rear tyres worn low
- nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches rusty
- nearside and offside rear inner wings to sills corroded
- offside front seat belt cut
12 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 61,141 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside rear floor to sill corroded
- offside front seat belt cut
- nearside front inner wing corroded
- nearside front floor to sill corroded
- nearside floor to sill corroded
- nearside floor corroded
- nearside and offside rear tyres worn low
- nearside and offside rear inner wings to sills corroded
- nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches rusty
14 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,621 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017 26 Jun 202627 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,668 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- wipers slight smear
9 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,663 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- wipers slight smear
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,956 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015 26 Jun 202616 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,853 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 44,811 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
30 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,400 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,239 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2011 26 Jun 202622 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 38,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,464 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
26 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,532 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2009 26 Jun 202625 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,705 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,757 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2007 26 Jun 202621 Sep 2006
Fail
Mileage: 17,757 MI
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HO02ARE was registered on 2003-09-30
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