MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,230 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to sill area as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Under car sill area as marked. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both rear sill closure panels corroded.
Engine/gear box oil leaks.
Front sub frame corroded.
N/S/R Under car sill area corroded and damaged.
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Undersealed
Front & rear subframes/suspension arms badly rusted/starting to corrode
N/s headlamp pattern poor but present
O/s/f chassis leg starting to corrode
Slight exhaust blow at CAT area
Underbody/inner sills/wheelarched badly rusted in places
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Front & rear subframes/suspension arms badly rusted/starting to corrode
N/s headlamp pattern poor but present
O/s/f chassis leg starting to corrode
Slight exhaust blow at CAT area
Underbody/inner sills/wheelarched badly rusted in places
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Upper Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
back disks have surface rust on them
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF03 HHY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 DF03 HHY, 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 HHY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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