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DL03 HHA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,735 mi
Last recorded76,735 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 HHA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 76,735 miles

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

Nearside and offside front inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2019 76,688 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill panel belived to be filled with body filler

Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,519 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 67,468 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,586 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,623 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 60,623 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,943 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 56,195 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,831 miles

Nearside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,580 miles

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

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

front disc(s) has slight surface rust

Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,325 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 38,723 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 30,778 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,553 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 17,584 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 17,566 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 HHA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HHA, 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 HHA registered?

DL03 HHA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DL03 HHA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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