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DS03 AGX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,140 mi
Last recorded103,140 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 AGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 103,140 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

inner sills rusty

n/s/r sill rusty

rear discs worn

Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,533 miles

underneath component corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 98,478 miles

Rear brake pads low

both front tyres cracking

both outer seals corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2015 98,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake pads low

both front tyres cracking

both outer seals corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 91,424 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 89,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

oil below min

Fail 15 Aug 2012 83,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil below min

Pass 10 Aug 2011 78,876 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 57,835 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 46,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,814 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,941 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 35,770 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,548 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 29,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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DS03 AGX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS03 AGX, 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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DS03 AGX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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