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DA53 PLJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,452 mi
Last recorded107,452 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 PLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 107,452 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 107,452 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor to sill holed . (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 104,773 miles

Front chassis rails previously repaired.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded resevour insecure (2.3.2)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 104,772 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Front chassis rails previously repaired.

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded resevour insecure (2.3.2)

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

Offside 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 9 Feb 2016 102,730 miles

Nearside Rear lower wheelarch/quarter split and corroded , but not in prescribed area ,

all suspension and steering components , slightly corroded .

rear exhaust tail box casing and mounting brackets corroded .

Fail 4 Feb 2016 102,730 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end of floorpan holed x2 . (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner edge of floorpan holed . (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear lower wheelarch/quarter split and corroded , but not in prescribed area ,

all suspension and steering components , slightly corroded .

rear exhaust tail box casing and mounting brackets corroded .

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,121 miles

exhaust system corroded

ns floor to sill corroded

nsf upper and lower arms corroded

nsr upper and lower suspension arms corroded

os floor to sill corroded

osf upper and lower arms corroded

osr chassis corroded

osr upper and lower suspension arms corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 100,121 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)

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

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

crossmember corroded at steering rack mountings

exhaust system corroded

ns floor to sill corroded

nsf upper and lower suspension arms corroded

nsr upper and lower suspension arms corroded

os floor to sill corroded

osf upper and lower suspension arms corroded

osr chassis corroded

osr upper and lower suspension arms corroded

power steering pipes corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 95,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 95,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise rear pads binding slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,745 miles

Offside rear sill has slight corrosion but not seriously affecting body structure

Pass 16 Jan 2012 91,616 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 87,626 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 87,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 80,443 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 80,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 71,936 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 56,628 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,901 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)

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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DA53 PLJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 DA53 PLJ, 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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DA53 PLJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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