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DA03 XJE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,090 mi
Last recorded101,090 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 XJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2022 101,090 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX DETACHED. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body panel insecure FRONT BUMPER NUMBER PLATE LOOSE AND SHARP EDGES. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle VERY WEAK ACTION!!! (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle VERY WEAK ACTION. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FULL UNDERBODY HEAVILY CORRODED.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FRONT UPPER AND LOWER ARMS, HEAVILY CORRODED AND ALL BUSHES HEAVILY PERISHED AND WORN. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FULL NSF TO NSR CHASSIC HEAVILY CORRODED. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FULL OSF TO OSR CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH, BY SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING AREAS, HEAVILY CORRODED, SIGNS OF MENTAL SEPERATION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH, BY SUSPENSION TOP MOUNTING AREAS, HEAVILY CORRODED, SIGNS OF MENTAL SEPERATION. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR UPPER AND LOWER ARMS, HEAVILY CORRODED AND ALL BUSHES HEAVILY PERISHED AND WORN. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT AND REAR, HEAVILY CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH OSR AND NSF TYRES PERISHED ON TYRE TREADS AND WORN ON EDGES TOO. POSS TRACKING FAULT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 91,182 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear lamp damage

Fail 27 Oct 2021 91,182 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside rear lamp damage

Pass 3 Nov 2020 83,648 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 5 Nov 2019 78,264 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 78,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 70,920 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 70,920 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture main (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2017 64,488 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,030 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,185 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,010 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,743 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 46,925 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,694 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 40,582 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 32,699 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 23,303 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,094 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 XJE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA03 XJE, 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 XJE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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