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DK03 ZXE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,641 mi
Last recorded47,641 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ZXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 47,641 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 43,595 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 40,713 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,178 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 36,262 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,474 miles

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

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside wiper slightly noisey on screen

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 28,902 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner front pads slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,902 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner front pads slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,853 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 23,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 17,031 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 13,598 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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DK03 ZXE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK03 ZXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK03 ZXE registered?

DK03 ZXE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 ZXE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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