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DC03 FGF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

119,670 mi
Last recorded119,670 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 FGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 119,670 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 119,670 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 118,065 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 118,030 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 118,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2011 106,990 miles

run out on rear brakes

rear discs rusty & corroding

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

Fail 19 Sep 2011 106,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs rusty & corroding

run out on rear brakes

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 13 Sep 2010 93,598 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

heavy rust & corrosion

offside front position lamp dim

slight run-out nearside front service brake

Fail 13 Sep 2010 93,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

heavy rust & corrosion

offside front position lamp dim

slight run-out nearside front service brake

Fail 18 Sep 2009 81,047 miles

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

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

Slight brake bind O\S\F wheel

Slight damage to front registration plate mounting

Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,047 miles

Slight brake bind O\S\F wheel

Slight damage to front registration plate mounting

Pass 11 Sep 2008 67,171 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 67,171 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,819 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,578 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 18,578 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DC03 FGF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DC03 FGF, 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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DC03 FGF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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