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VG53PMG
2003 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1839cc
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- Registration VG53PMG
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
4 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 96,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis around Anti-Roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Differential Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,056 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
- UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
14 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,604 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 88,831 MI
Expiry date: 25 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
16 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 86,562 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Various amounts of under body corrosion
22 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,769 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018 10 Jun 202628 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,350 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- underside of vehicle corroded.
- front and rear discs corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,749 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2016 10 Jun 202627 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
22 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,547 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,832 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,832 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,894 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2013 10 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,894 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,217 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2012 10 Jun 20265 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,795 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,146 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
22 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,046 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2009 10 Jun 20266 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,056 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2008 10 Jun 202625 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,708 MI
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VG53PMG was registered on 2003-10-10
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