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DE03 LZG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,536 mi
Last recorded96,536 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 LZG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 96,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 91,318 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,613 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 68,240 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 68,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 52,109 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,008 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,062 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 32,097 miles

both front discs on inner surface ,top edge corroding

slight sweating from nearside rear strut

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,355 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 LZG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DE03 LZG, 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 LZG registered?

DE03 LZG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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