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DN03 DVV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,742 mi
Last recorded85,742 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 DVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 85,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,148 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,437 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 67,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,192 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 65,192 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 60,818 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 60,818 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,007 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,302 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 54,288 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,906 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 41,538 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 37,380 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,944 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 21,316 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 14,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 10,794 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 8,468 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 DVV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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