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DE03 UBX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,502 mi
Last recorded67,502 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 UBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 67,502 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both sill showing signs of corrosion

general corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Jul 2023 60,163 miles

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

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

Underseal applied to chassis

Fail 19 Jun 2023 60,161 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 55,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chasis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 55,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chasis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,977 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 50,975 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 49,166 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 49,166 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 46,464 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 46,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,552 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,801 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,041 miles

both sills have corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2014 38,123 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 35,780 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,450 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,560 miles

Both front tyres cracked

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

Surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2010 28,156 miles

Near side front tyre cracked

Offside front tyre cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,167 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,452 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,693 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 13,610 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 UBX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UBX, 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 UBX registered?

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

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