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DE03 ZWN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,945 mi
Last recorded94,945 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 92,599 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front and rear subframes corroded

general corrosion on underside

Fail 17 Jun 2019 92,107 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,579 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor to sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill ends corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails at front floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails at front under wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 90,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault comes on while driving (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low done (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low done (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floor to sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sill ends corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails at front floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails at front under wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 87,404 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 87,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

chassis and inner wings corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 82,465 miles

Corrosion to both the rear lower wings

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,354 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both inner sill slightly corroded

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

power steering pipes corroded

slight corrosion next to f/n/s top mount

slight corrosion next to f/o/s top mount

slight corrosion to boot floor

slight corrosion to both chassis legs

Pass 4 Jun 2014 82,119 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,810 miles

both sills are corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 80,810 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both sills are corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 75,159 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2012 75,159 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 68,358 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 57,230 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 48,041 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 41,383 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 32,990 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 22,047 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 ZWN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZWN, 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 ZWN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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