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DF03 VXN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,423 mi
Last recorded86,423 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,423 miles

Front cross member and wishbones slight corrosion

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear cross member and wishbones slight corrosion

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 86,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front & central inner sill/floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front & central inner sill/floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front cross member and wishbones slight corrosion

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear cross member and wishbones slight corrosion

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,760 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 81,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

boot floor corroded outside perscribed area

Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,783 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 7,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 72,559 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 72,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 68,567 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 62,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,426 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,592 miles

front tyres wearing on the edges

rear o/s brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,715 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,580 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2008 33,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,974 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,620 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 VXN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VXN, 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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DF03 VXN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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