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DG03 GWX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,795 mi
Last recorded106,795 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 GWX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 106,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner and outer sills

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner wheel arches

Fail 12 Mar 2019 106,794 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ( x2 places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and showing tyre construction (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner and outer sills

corrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner wheel arches

Pass 7 Mar 2018 103,402 miles

Front & rear wish bones corroded

Front offside chassis under wing corroded

Rear nearside outer sill corroded

Rear nearside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2017 99,823 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner wing is corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 96,319 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

various areas of corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2016 96,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

various areas of corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2015 88,558 miles

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

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

Pas pipes are corroded

both rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear brake hanging on slightly

various points of underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2015 88,558 miles

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

Pas pipes are corroded

both rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear brake hanging on slightly

various points of underbody/suspension corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,669 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion at rear

nearside front carpet wet under seat

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge of raised tread

nearside rear tyre is cracked and out of shape

Fail 3 Mar 2014 81,669 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion at rear

nearside front carpet wet under seat

nearside front tyre worn very low on outer edge of raised tread

nearside rear tyre is cracked and out of shape

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,681 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,008 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 64,953 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 56,194 miles

Please monitor all tyre wear

offside rear sill has bubbles of rust

Fail 25 Feb 2011 56,194 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre out of shape

offside front tyre out of shape

offside rear sill has bubbles of rust

rear brake pads worn thin

Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,603 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 39,852 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,852 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,814 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/f tyre cracked.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,217 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,864 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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DG03 GWX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DG03 GWX, 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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What year was DG03 GWX registered?

DG03 GWX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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