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DE03 GHG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,747 mi
Last recorded108,747 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 GHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 108,747 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 108,727 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 104,194 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle heavily plated/wax oiled

Fail 26 Sep 2022 104,194 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Boot floor in holes

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2021 103,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs heavily worn right to the recommended limit. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General age related corrosion to all floor and sill areas.

General age related corrosion to all suspension components.

Nearside Rear Outer sill heavily corroded but still structurally strong.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 97,543 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 10 Mar 2020 97,543 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn and perished on outer edge.

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished on outer

Offside Front tyre worn and perished on outer edge.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 90,529 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn and perished on outer edge.

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished on outer

Offside Front tyre worn and perished on outer edge.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 83,307 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,982 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 61,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 54,259 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 54,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,540 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,784 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,345 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES

Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,194 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 22,727 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 22,727 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,745 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,863 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 11,100 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 GHG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GHG, 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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DE03 GHG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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