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DG03 XUK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,654 mi
Last recorded70,654 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XUK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 70,654 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2021 70,635 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 70,545 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 70,511 miles

General body corrosion

Pass 12 May 2018 70,405 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 13 May 2017 68,979 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 66,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as pipe joins to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 65,513 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 61,241 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre treads split

both sills starting to corrode

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge and wearing close to legal limit

slight engine oil leaks

underbody corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 61,241 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre treads split

both sills starting to corrode

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear and nearside front tyres worn on inner edge and wearing close to legal limit

slight engine oil leaks

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 54,330 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,330 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 51,789 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,789 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 46,400 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,847 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 39,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 39,574 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,237 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,042 miles

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

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

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 XUK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XUK, 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 XUK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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