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DN03 CZS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,276 mi
Last recorded87,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 CZS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,276 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 87,194 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength upper inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL suspension arms upper and lower heavily corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 84,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sills corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 84,241 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both sills corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 80,196 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside and body corroded.Previous repairs corroding,poor/marginal in places

underside suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2021 80,196 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside and body corroded.Previous repairs corroding,poor/marginal in places

underside suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2020 74,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 74,731 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underseal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 69,789 miles

body/lower wings corroded/weak

Front chassis rails corroded/previous repairs corroding

suspension components/arms heavily corroded

underside corroded with weak areas

Fail 22 Jul 2019 69,789 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front chassis rails corroded/previous repairs corroding

body/lower wings corroded/weak

suspension components/arms heavily corroded

underside corroded with weak areas

Pass 24 Jul 2018 65,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear inner wheel arches are slightly corroded

most suspension arms are slightly corroded

outer sills are slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2018 65,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches are slightly corroded

most suspension arms are slightly corroded

outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,678 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,661 miles

Surface corrosion offside and Nearside rear wishbones

Fail 1 Jul 2016 56,684 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear floor to sill (5.2.6)

Surface corrosion offside and Nearside rear wishbones

Pass 1 Jul 2015 54,838 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,130 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 50,454 miles

front tyres wor n outer edges

rear inner pads appear low

Fail 14 May 2013 50,454 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front tyres wor n outer edges

rear inner pads appear low

Pass 11 May 2012 48,374 miles

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

offside front chassis under wing slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,861 miles

Rear brake pipes accross axle slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2011 43,860 miles

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

Rear brake pipes accross axle slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,127 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 37,868 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 34,210 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 29,764 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 24,961 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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DN03 CZS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CZS, 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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DN03 CZS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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