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DC03 GJV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,334 mi
Last recorded119,334 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 GJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 119,334 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 119,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 119,297 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point chalked (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis under inner wing chalked (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

front undertray damaged and corroded

under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2015 117,559 miles

Nearside front chassis slight corrosion but not affecting the strength of a component (Outer)

Nearside rear inner sill slight corrosion but not affecting the strength of a component

Offside front chassis slight corrosion but not affecting the strength of a component (inner)

Offside front tyre is wearing thin on the inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2014 115,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear sill has slight corrosion!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,283 miles

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

Nearside rear sill has slight corrosion!

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 110,776 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 107,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 107,870 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 103,154 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 103,154 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 91,372 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 84,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2008 73,423 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,146 miles

advise wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2006 50,385 miles

Condition of nearside rear brake disc

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

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 GJV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GJV, 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 GJV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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