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DCZ 9392

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,173 mi
Last recorded179,173 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 9392
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 179,173 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/split and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/split and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack/split and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/split and wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2015 179,169 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/split and wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/split and wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre starting to crack/split and wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/split and wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 170,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2014 170,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 166,435 miles

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

all tyres have some cracking.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 166,432 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

all tyres have some cracking.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 163,083 miles

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

screen scratched

Fail 29 Oct 2012 163,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

screen scratched

Pass 20 Oct 2011 158,139 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f and o/s/f top and bottom ball joint rubbers perished

slight wear front and rear brake pads

Pass 3 Nov 2010 153,969 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 153,969 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 147,767 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 141,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 136,706 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 128,602 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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DCZ 9392 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DCZ 9392, 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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DCZ 9392 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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