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DF03 VXD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,844 mi
Last recorded90,844 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2022 90,844 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,245 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 87,231 miles

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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 82,947 miles

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))

Fail 29 Oct 2020

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 72,100 miles

N/S/F tyre worn smooth on outer edge and perished.

N/S/R tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Fail 21 Oct 2019 72,075 miles

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.

Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,242 miles

Corrosion to both outer sills.

Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Slight brake bind O/S/F wheel.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 62,242 miles

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.

Pass 22 Jun 2016 56,523 miles

Slight corrosion front to rear metal break pipe.

handbrake travel.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,560 miles

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

slight corrosion to offside front chassis leg

Fail 2 Jun 2015 50,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,744 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 33,397 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 24,975 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 16,855 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 16,855 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 13,401 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 11,049 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,892 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 8,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 6,967 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 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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