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DF03 HHY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,230 mi
Last recorded101,230 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2021 101,230 miles

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.

Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,785 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 85,580 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 83,284 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,790 miles

Undersealed

Pass 8 Nov 2016 78,049 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 78,049 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 75,393 miles

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)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 75,393 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,193 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 68,518 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 68,518 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 63,723 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 63,723 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,029 miles

back disks have surface rust on them

Pass 4 Mar 2010 79,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 63,879 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,105 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 31,906 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,066 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 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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