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DF03 FCM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,271 mi
Last recorded112,271 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 FCM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2024 112,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat join (6.1.2 (a))

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 sill area - marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front inner sill area corroded

offside front inner sill area corroded and holed

Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,622 miles

all four suspension road springs corroding

nearside & offside front floor areas corroding

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

nearside & offside rear inner /outer sill areas corroding

Fail 3 Mar 2023 108,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML not illuminating. petrol vehicles including hybrids with 4 or more wheels, not more than 8 passenger seats in addition to the driver’s seat and first used on or after 1 July 2003 EML must illuminate and go out (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Brake fluid leaking from the handbrake pivot (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

N/S/F and O/S/F sills corroded not within a prescribed area

N/S/R and O/S/R sills corroded not within a prescribed area

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 105,839 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 105,839 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 105,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 104,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 102,721 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 100,521 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 99,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount/ chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mount/ chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tyre perished on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,051 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres starting to go out of shape on outer tread

Pass 12 Feb 2015 84,122 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,174 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,136 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 60,952 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,436 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 52,073 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 52,073 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 51,682 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,940 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 47,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,644 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 35,135 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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DF03 FCM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DF03 FCM, 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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DF03 FCM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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