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DR02 JON

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,075 mi
Last recorded83,075 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR02 JON
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 83,075 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 81,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back pipe into rear T piece (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear cross over into rear T piece (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all suspension components front and rear looking corroded

all wishbone arm bushes front and rear becoming perished

Pass 24 Jul 2024 77,300 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes on vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under body

Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,171 miles

Front light corrosion on both front chassis legs

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 73,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,560 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer tread and sidewall slightly scrubbed

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 70,546 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,283 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 60,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,920 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 52,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 52,648 miles

All suspension wishbones corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads, rears on min pass (3.5.1g)

Front chassis legs corroding

Front discs inner faces corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear discs inner faces corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 50,427 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,031 miles

Rear ends of sills corroding

Pass 9 May 2013 45,385 miles

rear ends of sills corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 45,372 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 44,489 miles

sills corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,860 miles

Front discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,308 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 40,558 miles

Front brakes 15% out of balance

Front discs inner faces corroded

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,558 miles

Front brakes 15% out of balance

Front discs inner faces corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,456 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,449 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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DR02 JON is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DR02 JON, 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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DR02 JON is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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