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DN03 HMX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,550 mi
Last recorded89,550 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 89,550 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel well corroded into hole but not within structural area

underside of vehicle heavily corroded with underseal pealing off. Subframes and suspension arms front and rear heavily corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 31 Mar 2017 89,550 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill under vehicle (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel well corroded into hole but not within structural area

underside of vehicle heavily corroded with underseal pealing off. Subframes and suspension arms front and rear heavily corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,576 miles

corrosion both sills, not excessive

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,568 miles

cracks appearing offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2015 72,568 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

cracks appearing offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,452 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on edges of tread

n/s/r tyre has some sidewall cracking / damage

Pass 13 Jun 2013 63,760 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,230 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,862 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 58,862 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2010 54,824 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 54,824 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing excessive on inner edges

screw in n/s front tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2009 43,715 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,127 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs have corrosion on inner face

Fail 24 May 2008 30,127 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake discs have corrosion on inner face

Pass 26 Jun 2007 25,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,273 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 HMX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

DN03 HMX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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