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DB03 MKB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,541 mi
Last recorded122,541 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB03 MKB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 122,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs inner faces have corrosion lines . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear all rear suspension components have a light coating of corrosion .

Fail 11 Oct 2022 122,540 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both number plate lamps not working . (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs inner faces have corrosion lines . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear all rear suspension components have a light coating of corrosion .

Pass 30 Sep 2021 116,495 miles

surface corrosion on underside suspension components

Fail 30 Sep 2021 116,495 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion on underside suspension components

Pass 7 Oct 2020 114,272 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind to nearside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 110,596 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 110,581 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 110,581 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 102,495 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 102,495 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,693 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 88,609 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% WORN (3.5.1g)

WIPER BLADES SMEAR SCREEN

Fail 10 Oct 2016 88,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid EMPTY (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% WORN (3.5.1g)

WIPER BLADES SMEAR SCREEN

Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,557 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 73,722 miles

O/S/F wiper slightly poor at clearing

slight brake judder from O/S/R brake

tyres wearing low O/S/F 3mm N/S/F 2.8mm O/S/R 2.5mm N/S/R 2.5mm (205/45/16V)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 65,793 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

os wiper blade split

small chip to windscreen zone A

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,058 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 51,840 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,439 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2009 38,286 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,901 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 23,834 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,932 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 9,932 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DB03 MKB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DB03 MKB, 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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DB03 MKB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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