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DF03 VXE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,025 mi
Last recorded91,025 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 91,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,057 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 84,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 7 Nov 2016 77,162 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Both high and low pressure. (2.3.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 77,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Both high and low pressure. (2.3.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,600 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Both low and high pressure. (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

Middle and rear end exhaust corroded.

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

Tracking out check required.

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,764 miles

Tracking out on front.

n/s/f tyre inside wall damage.

o/s/f windscreen stone chip.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tracking out.

n/s/f tyre has wall damage.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 50,715 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,127 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 42,127 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 35,180 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 29,131 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 29,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,643 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 28,183 miles

offside front tyre 2mm

Fail 10 Oct 2007 28,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,684 miles

front and rear brake discs corrosion pads worn front and rear

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 VXE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

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

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