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DE03 DVR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,357 mi
Last recorded105,357 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 DVR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2020 105,357 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 105,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis slight (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 105,336 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis slight (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 100,332 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 90,905 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 82,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,340 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 68,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 60,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 55,339 miles

N/S/R handbrake appears to be inop

O/S/R Wheel arch slightly coroded

Fail 16 Aug 2010 51,467 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear brake disc scored

Pass 16 Aug 2010 51,467 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc scored

Pass 12 Aug 2009 47,983 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 41,852 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,716 miles

All tyre walls bad surface cuts especially inner sides

Pass 8 Jul 2006 26,513 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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DE03 DVR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE03 DVR, 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 DE03 DVR registered?

DE03 DVR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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