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DS03 LBV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

94,031 mi
Last recorded94,031 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 LBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,031 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 94,031 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to inner sill and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 90,782 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 90,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing sensor (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 90,772 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

All suspension arms on vehicle covered in under seal .

Nearside Front wheel bearing not checked ,as cannot rotate wheel.

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to both front brake back plate dust covers.

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various on vehicle . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 1 Apr 2022 85,854 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 85,757 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 85,728 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,606 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 84,379 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 84,379 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 83,057 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 83,057 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,798 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 21 May 2016 78,337 miles

front offside and nearside wishbone corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 78,235 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 78,223 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,794 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on both rear sills just about meets requirements

Fail 16 Apr 2014 71,794 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion on both rear sills just about meets requirements

Pass 1 May 2013 65,592 miles

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

exshaust back box corroded at flange joint

Pass 31 May 2012 59,461 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 53,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 53,443 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 74,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tires appear flat have have slightly damaged tire walls (been driven flat) no cords or ply showing at time of test

front brakes slightly imbalance possibly due to tire inflation incorect

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 42,587 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,892 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 25,372 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 LBV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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