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DL03 YMV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

90,702 mi
Last recorded90,702 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 YMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 90,702 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 90,695 miles

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (1.1.5 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2023 88,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 84,546 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 84,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak minor leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2021 75,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 74,715 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,456 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 72,416 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,795 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,749 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 61,624 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 57,844 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 54,533 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches surface corrosion.

offside rear outer sill surface corrosion.

Fail 14 Jul 2011 51,038 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 51,038 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 48,117 miles

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

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

nearside rear outer sill has surface corrosion.

offside front tyre inner edge has slight wear.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 118,548 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,375 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 40,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 32,969 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 32,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 May 2006 26,225 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 YMV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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