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DE03 ZRT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,122 mi
Last recorded50,122 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,122 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 40,285 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

all brakes have a slight bind

Fail 24 Jan 2017 40,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

all brakes have a slight bind

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,510 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,614 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,585 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,530 miles

light rust exhaust system

light rust front brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,956 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear suspension light corrosion

n/s o/s brake discs inner surfaces rusted

Pass 22 Jul 2010 29,689 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,763 miles

offside wiperblade smears windscreen

Fail 20 Jul 2009 26,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside wiperblade smears windscreen

Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,249 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 19,228 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,363 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 ZRT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZRT, 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 ZRT registered?

DE03 ZRT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is DE03 ZRT safe to buy?

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