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DO03 TAM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,820 mi
Last recorded97,820 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO03 TAM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,820 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

osr tyre is getting low on tread

seat belt anchorage points are corroded

the underside is very heavily corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 97,817 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

osr tyre is getting low on tread

seat belt anchorage points are corroded

the underside is very heavily corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,560 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 96,459 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,375 miles

All suspension & underbody corroded

N/s/r bumper damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 93,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Discs & pads required (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Siezed sliders (3.7.B.6b)

All suspension & underbody corroded

N/s/r bumper damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,462 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 87,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside sills (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,156 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,363 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 69,363 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,664 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,903 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,914 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 41,861 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,861 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,996 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,173 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 20,877 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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DO03 TAM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 DO03 TAM, 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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DO03 TAM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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