MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside parking brake efficiency poor
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive full inner sills into floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.
N/S/F drop link slight play.
N/S/R brake pads worn low and shows signs of being to hot.
Slight brake bind O/S/F wheel.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front to rear metal brake pipe corroded.
N/S/F drop link slight play.
N/S/R brake pads worn low and shows signs of being to hot.
Slight brake bind O/S/F wheel.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
N/S/F tyre worn smooth on outer edge and perished.
N/S/R tyre worn smooth on inner edge.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
N/S/F tyre worn smooth on outer edge and perished.
N/S/R tyre worn smooth on inner edge.
Corrosion to both outer sills.
Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.
Slight brake bind O/S/F wheel.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Corrosion to both outer sills.
Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.
Slight brake bind O/S/F wheel.
Slight corrosion front to rear metal break pipe.
handbrake travel.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to offside front chassis leg
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight corrosion to offside front chassis leg
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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DF03 VXD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?
DF03 VXD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.
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