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DN03 DUH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,010 mi
Last recorded106,010 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 DUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 106,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 106,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 99,114 miles

Front brakes slight imbalance.

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage. NO cords visble.

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 99,007 miles

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

Front brakes slight imbalance.

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage. NO cords visble.

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 92,005 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,805 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,238 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,080 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch. (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 86,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch. (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 83,535 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 83,196 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 82,525 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 79,415 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,460 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 75,459 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 71,562 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 66,446 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 57,071 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 50,404 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 43,447 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 DUH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN03 DUH, 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 DUH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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