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DA03 XAJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,584 mi
Last recorded86,584 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 XAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,584 miles

corrosion to both sills inner and outer

corrosion to brake pipes in araes.

corrosion to brake pipes in araes.

corrosion to suspension arms,springs and subframes.

corrosion to vehicle chassis

Fail 15 Mar 2017 86,584 miles

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

corrosion to both sills inner and outer

corrosion to brake pipes in araes.

corrosion to brake pipes in araes.

corrosion to suspension arms,springs and subframes.

corrosion to vehicle chassis

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,863 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Differential mounting bushes corroded but no movement

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 82,848 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 73,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,034 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2012 55,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all disc s slighty corroed

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2011 52,447 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 52,370 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 47,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,628 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 41,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 34,228 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 25,948 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,538 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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DA03 XAJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XAJ, 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 XAJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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