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2003 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration SW03MKC
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expired 09 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 65,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front (anti-roll bar mounts) (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion both front inner arch/under bonnet (6.1.B.2)
- offside wiper smearing
- both front brakes binding slightly
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside front (sill) (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Coolant leak ()
- Body has slight corrosion offside wing (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
3 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 59,776 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2018 9 Jun 20266 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
7 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,760 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2017 9 Jun 20266 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 52,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc corroded
- Offside Rear brake disc corroded
- Offside Front brake disc corroded
14 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,330 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2016 9 Jun 202613 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,330 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) Dangerous
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
19 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,335 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2014 9 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,094 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 29,405 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,670 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 22,132 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
12 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 22,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
5 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 14,932 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2009 9 Jun 20265 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 14,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
7 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 10,136 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
11 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 6,558 MI
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SW03MKC was registered on 2003-07-04
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