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DG03 XTF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,638 mi
Last recorded104,638 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,638 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,964 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 103,479 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,723 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 101,934 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 101,929 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2014 101,062 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,866 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)

chassis corroded in various places

corrosion to suspension componants

exhaust corroded close to blowing

Pass 4 Apr 2012 91,601 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2010 74,285 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 60,198 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2009 60,198 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2008 44,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 35,600 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 24,700 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 XTF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XTF, 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 XTF registered?

DG03 XTF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is DG03 XTF safe to buy?

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