MOT Status
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89,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension components heavy surface corrosion+
Rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front suspension components heavy surface corrosion+
Rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under side heavily undersealed
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under side heavily undersealed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box flange (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Handbrake effort low but still meeting its requirements
centre section to back box flange corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box flange (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Handbrake effort low but still meeting its requirements
centre section to back box flange corroded
underside off vehicle is corroded...
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
underside off vehicle is corroded...
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear outer sill corroding
both front brake discs corroded on inner faces
both front brake discs corroded on inner faces
engine and under body covers fitted
exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system showing signs of corrosion
front brake discs showing signs of wear / corrosion
offside front tyre perishing
rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion
exhaust system showing signs of deterioration
offside front tyre perishing slightly
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside front tyre perishing
both rear and offside front tyres showing slight perishing / splitting
offside front tyre perishing
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DL03 DXF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 DXF, 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 DL03 DXF registered?
DL03 DXF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.
Is DL03 DXF safe to buy?
The MOT history for DL03 DXF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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