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DE03 ZWX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,494 mi
Last recorded78,494 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 78,494 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis arm. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 78,452 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis arm. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,125 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 56,125 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,375 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,090 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,552 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,070 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,598 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 38,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,380 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,780 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,860 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,108 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,556 miles

surface corrosion on all discs

Pass 23 May 2006 18,130 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 ZWX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZWX, 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 ZWX registered?

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

Is DE03 ZWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE03 ZWX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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