MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
All suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated (perishing)
Engine oil leak
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst before brake test could be carried out (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated (perishing)
All welding repairs must be seam welded and free of under-seal upon re-inspection
Engine oil leak
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wing edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced jacking point to floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and wing edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ns wiper blade split
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front 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)
slight cracks in n/s/r tyre wall
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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DG03 HVF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 HVF, 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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DG03 HVF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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