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DC03 JFZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 JFZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle leaking

underneath all corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2023 91,218 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 89,413 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 80,791 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 63,593 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 63,593 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 57,768 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 May 2018 51,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 40,514 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,397 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,441 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 35,170 miles

signs of perishing to offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,645 miles

nearside rear tyre inner side wall perished.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,433 miles

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,216 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,397 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,244 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 16,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 12,526 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 9,094 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 9,094 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside 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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DC03 JFZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DC03 JFZ, 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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What year was DC03 JFZ registered?

DC03 JFZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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