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2003 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration VO53YWN
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier boot floor (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan drivers seat (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- advise under body corrosion and all brake discs
- Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
14 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 50,889 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 50,889 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,578 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2023 8 Jun 202620 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 48,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 48,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Hole in floor of vehicle by seat mount (seat belt mounted on seat) (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Outer sill corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust system baldy corroded at joining point but not leaking exhaust gasses
- Central Front Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle
- Central Oxygen sensor wire bracket corroded off exhaust
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer sill corroded not within 30cm of a prescribed area
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 46,312 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- both sill slightly corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 46,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- both sill slightly corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,833 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 43,231 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front number plate damaged
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 41,652 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017 8 Jun 20261 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 41,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 39,596 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2016 8 Jun 202618 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,655 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
20 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 34,963 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,963 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,178 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2013 8 Jun 202611 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,506 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2012 8 Jun 20262 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,240 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 16,455 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2010 8 Jun 202619 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 12,634 MI
Expiry date: 18 Mar 2009 8 Jun 202610 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 8,874 MI
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VO53YWN was registered on 2003-09-24
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