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DC03 YXA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,897 mi
Last recorded107,897 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 107,897 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 107,897 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2017 107,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside centre chassis corroded

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

nearside and offside front and rear suspension arm corrosion but not excessive

Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension arms surface corroded

front inner wings corroded

front sub frame corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2016 106,935 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension arms surface corroded

front inner wings corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,651 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Full inspection of under body components not possible, covers fitted.

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Slight oil leak.

Suspension arm slightly distorted Nearside and Offside rear (2.4.G.1)

chassis and structure in an advanced state of corrosion.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,381 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 98,801 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 90,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 77,530 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 77,232 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,078 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,003 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,175 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 40,173 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,436 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 28,436 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,239 miles

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

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 YXA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

DC03 YXA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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