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DA03 CJF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,378 mi
Last recorded72,378 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 CJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 72,378 miles

All suspension arms corroded but not weakened

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 72,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both nearside and offside inner wings and chassis rail holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Also low effort on offside rear. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Wish bone ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside upper and lower . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside upper and lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2019 72,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under car rusty

Pass 10 May 2018 67,038 miles

Body has slight corrosion general corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 66,016 miles

Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

nearside park brake effort low in comparison to offside

Fail 24 May 2017 66,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion.

nearside park brake effort low in comparison to offside

Pass 10 Jun 2016 64,866 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

Fail 7 Jun 2016 64,866 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in

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

Pass 21 May 2015 56,390 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2015 56,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2014 48,230 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,758 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,211 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 44,211 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,372 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 42,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake discs scored and pitted

Pass 20 Jul 2010 40,734 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 40,734 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,408 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 38,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,058 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,769 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 29,654 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 29,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DA03 CJF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA03 CJF, 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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DA03 CJF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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