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DN03 FUJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,619 mi
Last recorded78,619 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 78,619 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,612 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 78,612 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 78,612 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 78,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 78,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2015 73,557 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,360 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 5 Nov 2014 73,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 8 Nov 2012 69,128 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,128 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 60,681 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,610 miles

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2011 59,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,486 miles

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

hand brake warning light inop.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,014 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,056 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,598 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 24,728 miles

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

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

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 FUJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FUJ, 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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What year was DN03 FUJ registered?

DN03 FUJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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