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DC03 GKF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,531 mi
Last recorded139,531 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 GKF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 139,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 139,530 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 138,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 138,534 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 137,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 137,555 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 132,821 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear main oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 127,798 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 123,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

rear silencer flange at intermediate pipe joint very corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2017 123,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

rear silencer flange at intermediate pipe joint very corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 117,487 miles

rear silencer and rear of centre exhaust pipe badly corroded but exhaust secure

Fail 30 Mar 2016 117,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by front subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by anti roll bar mounting point and front subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear silencer and rear of centre exhaust pipe badly corroded but exhaust secure

Pass 28 Mar 2015 111,339 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 111,339 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 109,423 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 97,623 miles

Both rear outer sills are starting to rust bubble

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 81,508 miles

Both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,356 miles

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

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)

Rear brake discs worn

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, Front & Rear subframes, Front & Rear lower arms, Chassis, Floor.

Fail 8 Nov 2010 73,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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)

Rear brake discs worn

Slight corrosion; Inner & Outer sills, Front & Rear subframes, Front & Rear lower arms, Chassis, Floor.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,303 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight corrosion; front & rear lower arms, rear subframe

Fail 28 Nov 2009 65,303 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight corrosion; front & rear lower arms, rear subframe

Pass 25 Jul 2008 51,442 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 46,286 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 33,184 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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DC03 GKF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GKF, 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 GKF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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