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DF03 HJE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,909 mi
Last recorded91,909 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 91,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 87,046 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both wiper blade rubbers insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,023 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2015 85,023 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 May 2014 78,148 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,586 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,876 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,843 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 54,843 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,850 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 42,979 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,361 miles

check front and rear pads in 4-6 months

Pass 4 Sep 2007 27,184 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,911 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 HJE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF03 HJE, 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 DF03 HJE registered?

DF03 HJE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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