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DF03 ZVR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,144 mi
Last recorded92,144 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2019 92,144 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both front outer sills corroded & holed

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

all suspension components heavily corroded

boot floor corroded

engine management light illuminated

slight exhaust blow centre box

Pass 22 May 2018 91,335 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded & holed

Nearside Rear boot floor / inner wing corroded & holed

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front outer sill corroded & holed

front suspension & components corroded

handbrake travel

rear suspension & components corroded

underside heavily wax oiled making difficult to inspect

Fail 22 May 2018 91,334 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded & holed

Nearside Rear boot floor / inner wing corroded & holed

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Offside Front outer sill corroded & holed

front suspension & components corroded

handbrake travel

rear suspension & components corroded

underside heavily wax oiled making difficult to inspect

Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,966 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 84,964 miles

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe burst due to corrosion (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 81,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 81,317 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,690 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,872 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 68,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,517 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,517 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,705 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,067 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 26,259 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,843 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 ZVR 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 64.7%.

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 ZVR, 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 ZVR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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