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DF03 VXC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,515 mi
Last recorded132,515 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 132,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner and outer (5.2.6)

offside and nearside both floors are corroded

offside and nearside front inner wings corroded

offside and nearside under sills corroded

under sealer has been applied to offside and nearside seat belt prescribed areas

Fail 30 Aug 2016 132,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner sills (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

both front inner wings corroded but not in prescribed area

slight corrosion on both floor to sills

Pass 28 Aug 2015 118,770 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 118,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 109,241 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,422 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 94,084 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 90,495 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

sills and underbody corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 87,011 miles

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

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,058 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 75,807 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 67,632 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 59,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 59,944 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 VXC 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 78.6%.

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 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 VXC, 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 VXC registered?

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

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