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DL03 DXR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,599 mi
Last recorded103,599 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 103,599 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flinch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under seal back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front wings corroded

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

all suspension components corroded

under carriage surface rust sills and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 103,535 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both front wings heavily corroded at lower fixing to sill

both outer sills heavily plated due to corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis heavily plated due to corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2017 103,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

both front wings heavily corroded at lower fixing to sill

both outer sills heavily plated due to corrosion

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis heavily plated due to corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2016 103,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both front wings corroded and weak

both outer sills heavily plated due to corrosion.

n/s/ and o/s/f chassis heavily plated due to corrosion.

nail in o/s/f tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2016 103,002 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under drivers seat (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both front wings corroded and weak

both outer sill heavily plated

front chassis heavily plated both sides

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2014 102,791 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear floor/inner sill welding repair blacked/undersealed

nearside,offside front chasis welding repairs blacked/undersealed

nearside,offside rear outter sill welding repairs blacked/undersealed

offside front lower wing corroded

rear inner/outter wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 102,789 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s chassis under drivers seat corroded but not holed

Pass 2 Sep 2013 98,682 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 98,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 91,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 83,556 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 75,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,814 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 68,724 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,074 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 50,955 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,484 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 40,484 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DXR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DXR, 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 DXR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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