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DF03 SVP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,449 mi
Last recorded89,449 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 89,449 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

advise all brake pipes and fuel pipes heavily undersealed

advise all under body components covered in oil ?

advise n/s and o/s inner front wing areas corroded

advise signs of filler in sills ?

advise underside of car heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2021 83,592 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 83,438 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixings insecure sill becoming detached from the floor of the vehicle. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,563 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,904 miles

Lower Slight corrosion throughout undercarriage mainly on front and rear sub frames.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2018 68,360 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,238 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,997 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 62,997 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,209 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,586 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 55,586 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 55,015 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 55,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,971 miles

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

both front brake disks pitted inner edges slightly

Pass 13 Apr 2010 50,916 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 47,457 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,266 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 34,232 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,639 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 SVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SVP, 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 SVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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