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2003 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration SL03WTM
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floorpan/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill within 30 cms (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill within 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- vehicle badly corroded
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
25 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 83,031 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2021 10 Jun 202626 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 81,333 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2020 10 Jun 20267 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,761 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 78,761 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 76,954 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2018 10 Jun 202618 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,769 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2017 10 Jun 202624 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,776 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
23 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 68,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,213 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,213 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,818 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,140 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,601 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2011 10 Jun 202628 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,717 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2010 10 Jun 202612 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 34,525 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2009 10 Jun 202612 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,673 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,670 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2007 10 Jun 202611 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 11,653 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2007 10 Jun 202611 Apr 2006
Fail
Mileage: 11,653 MI
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SL03WTM was registered on 2003-03-26
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