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DS03 LBK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,301 mi
Last recorded58,301 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 LBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,301 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 50,671 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 48,962 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 48,962 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 46,744 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,295 miles

Offside Front Inner wing has slight corrosion.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,504 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 42,828 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,478 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 40,674 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 40,674 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,788 miles

advise repairs to nearside and offside sills--corrosion evident.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 36,720 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 35,351 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,984 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 31,912 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,912 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,398 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 20,735 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,010 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,248 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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DS03 LBK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DS03 LBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS03 LBK registered?

DS03 LBK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DS03 LBK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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