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2003 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration OU53PYY
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 133,506 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))
8 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,013 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- undertrays fitted
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
30 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,751 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021 26 Jun 20264 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,735 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- front and rear number plates deteriorated
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- general under body corrosion
30 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- general under body corrosion
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- front and rear number plates deteriorated
5 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 127,071 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019 26 Jun 20261 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 127,071 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
27 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,724 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018 26 Jun 20265 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,102 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2017 26 Jun 202629 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 124,093 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
5 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,131 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2016 26 Jun 20261 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
1 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,768 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015 26 Jun 202630 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,028 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014 26 Jun 20265 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 71,320 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013 26 Jun 202626 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 68,788 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2012 26 Jun 20261 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 63,838 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2011 26 Jun 202629 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,738 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2010 26 Jun 20269 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,575 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2009 26 Jun 202620 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,081 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2008 26 Jun 202611 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 49,997 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,507 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2007 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OU53PYY was registered on 2003-09-03
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