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DF03 VWY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,019 mi
Last recorded79,019 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 79,019 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 74,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in greese (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,345 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 71,340 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 69,330 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 69,330 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 64,678 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,034 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 52,137 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 52,119 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudal to t junction (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,831 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner arch (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,777 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 37,097 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,097 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 32,693 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 29,238 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 26,723 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 23,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,128 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,018 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 17,182 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,603 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 VWY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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