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DN03 DTK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,823 mi
Last recorded100,823 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 DTK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 May 2023 100,823 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small & characters too small (0.1 (d))

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bolts missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EML illuminated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 98,085 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

exhaust very noisy

heavily undersealed under neath

Pass 29 Sep 2020 96,774 miles

General under body corrosion advise to wax oil

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

power steering pipes insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2019 92,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front power steering pipes insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension corroded

both front wishbones corroded

chassis and floor pan corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2019 92,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis end/boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear rotations (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front power steering pipes insecure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension corroded

both front wishbones corroded

chassis and floor pan corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2018 92,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

all floor pan corroded

all suspension corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 91,608 miles

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all pipes across the front (2.3.2)

all suspension corroded

floorpan and inner sills corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 91,605 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

floorpan and inner sills corroded

all suspension corroded

Nearside Front brake has a slight bind

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded all pipes across the front (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 90,731 miles

all suspension items corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 90,291 miles

all suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 90,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

all suspension components corroded

o/s/r tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,951 miles

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

all suspension parts corroded

front chassis legs corroded

under body corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2014 87,951 miles

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

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

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

all suspension parts corroded

front chassis legs corroded

n/s/r tyre has cuts in inside side wall advise replace

under body corroded

Pass 29 May 2013 85,350 miles

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

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

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

both sills at rear corroded with outer skin pealing away

Fail 17 May 2013 85,350 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

both sills at rear corroded with outer skin pealing away

Pass 4 May 2012 81,196 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 71,294 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 61,004 miles

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

corrosion both sides sills

exhaust middle and rear sections corroding

Pass 6 May 2010 61,004 miles

corrosion both sides sills

exhaust middle and rear sections corroding

Pass 11 Jun 2009 49,492 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND WORN, UNDERBODY EXHAUST AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING

Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,507 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 23,218 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 23,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2 MM

Pass 23 May 2006 10,117 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 DTK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DTK, 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 DTK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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