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DA03 CJJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,725 mi
Last recorded96,725 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 CJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,725 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2018 96,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2017 93,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust system and mountings corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,616 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 86,616 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 81,891 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,214 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,175 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 72,175 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 68,025 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 63,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 10 May 2011 62,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2011 62,693 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 57,212 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corrosion under vehicle

Rear disc's slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2009 52,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil level was low topped up for emissions test

radiator and fan are damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil level was low topped up for emissions test

radiator and fan are damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,206 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 43,206 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2007 31,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 14,599 miles

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

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 CJJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CJJ, 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 CJJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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