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DF03 HJC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,000 mi
Last recorded92,000 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HJC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,000 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,898 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 87,896 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 87,874 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion sills ,chassis and general areas of body (6.1.B.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,150 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 70,616 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front pads getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2013 65,762 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 65,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 60,899 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,910 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 56,910 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

both outer sills corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2010 49,955 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 49,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 45,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine undershield fitted

underside of vehicle corroding in places

Fail 23 Jun 2008 40,574 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,574 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 37,051 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 29,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,122 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,706 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 HJC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HJC, 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 HJC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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