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D16 RCD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,444 mi
Last recorded65,444 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 RCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 65,444 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 63,790 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 62,375 miles

centre exhaust slight leak / rear box noisy

Pass 14 Jun 2018 61,119 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 61,119 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 61,094 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside rear outer sill corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 56,893 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

offside front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,280 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 51,963 miles

O/S/F TYRE WALLS ARE PERISHED WITH SMALLER CUTS

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CUTS IN INNER AND OUTER TYRE WALLS BUT NO CORDS ARE EXPOSED

N/S/F INNER TYRE WALL HAS A CUT, BUT NO CORDS ARE EXPOSED

Pass 8 May 2014 48,397 miles

both front tyres s/perished

both rear tyres s/perished

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

Fail 28 Apr 2014 48,321 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres s/perished

both rear tyres s/perished

n/s front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,505 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,352 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 38,236 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,707 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,770 miles

all four tyres on limit

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,206 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,903 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 16,675 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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D16 RCD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D16 RCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D16 RCD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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