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DF03 WZR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,116 mi
Last recorded80,116 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 80,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 80,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel excessive handbrake lever travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side parking brake nill (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding from the inner edge +tyre tread as a deep carcks (dangerous) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre balding from the inner edge+tyre tread cracking+tyre wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

front +raer suspension components badly rusted/corroded

front sub-frame +raer suspension sub-frame badly rusted/corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 76,526 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 76,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 74,239 miles

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

Front slight front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jul 2016 73,432 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,921 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inside tread split/perished

Fail 19 Jun 2015 72,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front brake disc rusty

nearside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

offside front brake disc rusty

offside rear tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 2 Jul 2014 68,737 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,944 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 59,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,207 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 53,207 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,580 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,689 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 43,689 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,510 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 37,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake pads very low.

Pass 7 Aug 2006 29,526 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 WZR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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