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DL03 DXE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,172 mi
Last recorded91,172 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 DXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 91,172 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint boot pierced.

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with yellow crayon. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with yellow crayon. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 89,015 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun strip. (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint point pierced.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 85,661 miles

Front Inner brake pads - worn

Front Inner wings and chassis rails - corroded

Rear brake pads - worn

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

emissions - slow to reach operating temperature

floor pans - corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2019 85,618 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached mounting bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner brake pads - worn

Front Inner wings and chassis rails - corroded

Rear brake pads - worn

emissions - slow to reach operating temperature

floor pans - corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,649 miles

Front Inner wings corroding

Offside Rear Outer body cill corroded

Rear brake pads heavily worn

emissions fluctuating

Pass 6 Jun 2017 74,237 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 74,237 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure x3 bolts missing (2.1.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,458 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 66,401 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,849 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 60,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,364 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to power steering pipes on rack

slight brake bind o/s/f

Fail 4 Jun 2014 59,347 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to power steering pipes on rack

slight brake bind o/s/f

Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,069 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,546 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 56,537 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,868 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 53,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake disc's glazed

Fail 27 Aug 2010 53,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake disc's glazed

Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,263 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,041 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 26,084 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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DL03 DXE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc 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 DL03 DXE, 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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DL03 DXE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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