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DE03 NCZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,963 mi
Last recorded107,963 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 NCZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 107,963 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 105,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 100,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired brake caliper moist (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 100,841 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/ floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps bulb (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired brake caliper moist (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 92,723 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 10 Sep 2018 92,723 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,313 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 85,521 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing/chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 85,506 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing/chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lover arms and upper wish bones (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 81,800 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative not working via the handbrake lever (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lover arms and upper wish bones (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,880 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 75,232 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,409 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,662 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,230 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,437 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,771 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 56,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 52,923 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 NCZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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