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DN03 CZJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,040 mi
Last recorded83,040 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 CZJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 83,040 miles

all brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2017 3,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2015 81,375 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 81,371 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,561 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,741 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,847 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,765 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 70,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 1 Apr 2009 61,014 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,826 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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DN03 CZJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN03 CZJ, 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 DN03 CZJ registered?

DN03 CZJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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