MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
exhaust very noisy
heavily undersealed under neath
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
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
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
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
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
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)
all suspension items corroded
exhaust corroded
all suspension components corroded
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
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
all suspension parts corroded
front chassis legs corroded
under body corroded
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
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
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
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
corrosion both sides sills
exhaust middle and rear sections corroding
corrosion both sides sills
exhaust middle and rear sections corroding
ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING AND WORN, UNDERBODY EXHAUST AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2 MM
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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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