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DF03 VXJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,670 mi
Last recorded62,670 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 VXJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,670 miles

Front both tyres slight wear on outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,211 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 55,211 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 49,995 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 44,178 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 36,088 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 32,059 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 27,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 23,663 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front tyres perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake discs pitted

Rear brake discs pitted

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 23,043 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 7 May 2009 22,106 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,778 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 19,798 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,732 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 VXJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF03 VXJ registered?

DF03 VXJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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