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DG03 XUL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

104,360 mi
Last recorded104,360 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,360 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,882 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2019 91,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 24 May 2018 83,911 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 77,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 70,058 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 64,561 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,364 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 56,613 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2013 56,613 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 May 2012 53,671 miles

general underbody corrosion

outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,625 miles

engine undertray fitted

front-rear suspension corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2011 45,621 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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)

engine undertray fitted

front-rear suspension corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 40,682 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 40,682 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,812 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,173 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,860 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 21,110 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 XUL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XUL, 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 XUL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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