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DG03 GXD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

82,976 mi
Last recorded82,976 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 82,976 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear axle bush's corroded and in poor condition

hand brake travel may need adjusting

Pass 10 May 2018 82,633 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 81,449 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Outer Sills corroded but cannot fully assess due to side skirts covering most of the areas

Under-trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2017 81,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

Outer sills corroded but cannot fully assess due to side skirts covering most of the areas

exhaust system in poor condition

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,873 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,459 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 67,223 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 58,842 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,804 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,744 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,845 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 33,790 miles

front pads half worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear pads getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,599 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 12,934 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 5,426 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 GXD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DG03 GXD, 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 GXD registered?

DG03 GXD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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