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DN03 FVG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,931 mi
Last recorded74,931 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 FVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 74,931 miles

CO very slow to drop BET and first fast idle test failed.

E.M.L on

Slight exhaust blow at rear box joint

Underneath generally rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2023 74,931 miles

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

CO very slow to drop BET and first fast idle test failed.

E.M.L on

Slight exhaust blow at rear box joint

Underneath generally rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2022 69,929 miles

c/o slow to drop

exhaust is rusty and blowing at rear

headlamp restrictors are fitted

underside is very rusty in places esp suspension

Pass 17 Feb 2021 66,026 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 65,606 miles

Front And Rear Subframe Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-Body Corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,625 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 63,815 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 62,508 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 60,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,660 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,355 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 56,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 55,893 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,382 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear outer sills starting to corrode

nearside rear disc corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,515 miles

front brake disks and n/s/r disk slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,608 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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,229 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,353 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 23,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,153 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 FVG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

DN03 FVG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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