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DL03 DXP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,304 mi
Last recorded119,304 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 119,304 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 114,902 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 107,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 99,238 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 93,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre has wear to the inner edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre has wear to the inner edge

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 85,378 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner tyre wall splt

Pass 5 May 2016 75,660 miles

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

offside front lower suspension arm corrodid

offside rear inner wheel arch holed by corrosion ,very close to seat belt mounting prescribed area

other seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming very rusty

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2016 75,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

offside front lower suspension arm corrodid

offside rear inner wheel arch holed by corrosion ,very close to seat belt mounting prescribed area

other seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming very rusty

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2015 67,447 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front registration plate deteriorated to legal limit recomend early renewal

offside front tyre worn badly on outer edge recomend early renewal 205/45r16 87w

Fail 6 May 2015 67,447 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front registration plate deteriorated to legal limit recomend early renewal

offside front tyre worn badly on outer edge recomend early renewal 205/45r16 87w

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,899 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 42,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,222 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 43,222 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,715 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,290 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 28,198 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,967 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 DXP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL03 DXP, 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 DXP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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