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DS02 DOL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,943 mi
Last recorded60,943 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 DOL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 60,943 miles

O/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area.

Fail 18 May 2023 60,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

O/s/f floor corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 59,821 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

small chip on window screen

Fail 6 Apr 2022 59,820 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills showing signs of corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

small chip on window screen

Pass 29 Apr 2021 56,099 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front wings corroded at bottom

near side and off side inner sills becoming weak due to corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,547 miles

near side and off side inner sills becoming weak due to corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2020 54,489 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

near side and off side inner sills becoming weak due to corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2019 52,136 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 48,850 miles

1.hand brake travel at MOT limits

Fail 25 Jan 2018 48,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1.hand brake travel at MOT limits

Pass 30 Jan 2017 46,376 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 46,340 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 44,400 miles

1. Nearside and offside rear lower wing panels becoming corroded.

2. Nearside rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

3. Nearside rear brake disc becoming pitted.

4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,983 miles

n/s and o/s rear lower wing panels becoming corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 38,191 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,161 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,514 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,089 miles

Front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 30,147 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 26,103 miles

Tyre wear

Pass 13 Dec 2007 22,350 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,451 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 13,324 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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DS02 DOL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DS02 DOL, 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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DS02 DOL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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