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DN03 FUU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

72,279 mi
Last recorded72,279 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 72,279 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 72,084 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 70,002 miles

Complete underbody corrosion including suspension components

Engine oil leak

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 69,994 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Complete underbody corrosion including suspension components

Engine oil leak

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,331 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 65,331 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 59,497 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,006 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 58,006 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2017 57,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail. (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak.

nsf brake fluctuating but not excessively.

parking brake has little reserve travel.

wiper starting to smear.

Fail 22 Apr 2017 57,127 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

major oil leak.

coolant leak.

wiper damage on windscreen but not obstructing drivers view.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,808 miles

various dents and scratches to vehicle

Fail 4 Jun 2016 48,597 miles

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

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

long parking brake travel

various dents and scratches to vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2015 40,251 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 40,205 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 38,144 miles

front chassis rails corroded

rear cills corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 36,588 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2013 36,588 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 34,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 31,114 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 31,114 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2010 28,335 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise offside rear tyre starting to get low 2/3mm

advise rear number plate starting to fade and letters starting to break up

handbrake high

sunvisors removed from vehicle

Fail 27 May 2010 28,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise offside rear tyre starting to get low 2/3mm

advise rear number plate starting to fade and letters starting to break up

handbrake high

sunvisors removed from vehicle

Pass 26 May 2009 24,613 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 24,611 miles

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 21,726 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 18,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 14,719 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 FUU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 FUU, 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 FUU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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