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DF03 WZW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,225 mi
Last recorded131,225 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2024 131,225 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch at top (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg visible under wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch at top (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system into flex (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases repair centre hanger broken also (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear body filler present outer sill panel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

headlight lenses crazed

Pass 13 Apr 2023 122,323 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front small corrosion hole inner and outer sill, not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 122,311 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer edges worn tread 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front small corrosion hole inner and outer sill, not within prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn, tread 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 113,084 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs visible under both front wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion and previous repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 113,074 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs visible under both front wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion and previous repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,354 miles

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

both front chassis channels under wheelarches corroded, not excessive

Fail 24 Oct 2020 102,323 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill /inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/ inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front chassis channels under wheelarches corroded, not excessive

Pass 15 May 2019 96,671 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL INNER AND OUTER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIE LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL INNER AND OUTER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIE LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL UNDERBODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight bind from bakes

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 94,810 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both Nearside & Offside (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight bind from bakes

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 90,009 miles

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)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

advise slight surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 7 Jul 2016 86,438 miles

n/s o/s sill corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2015 84,219 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 76,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,237 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 56,793 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,439 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 44,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,629 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 33,809 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 27,359 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 WZW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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