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DRZ 8457

2003 Mazda MX-5

Orange Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,314 mi
Last recorded82,314 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 8457
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,314 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 80,677 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 80,620 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 80,566 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 77,540 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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DRZ 8457 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DRZ 8457, 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 DRZ 8457 registered?

DRZ 8457 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is DRZ 8457 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRZ 8457 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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