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DS03 LBX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,710 mi
Last recorded67,710 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2019 67,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody has copious amounts of corrision

Pass 5 Dec 2018 65,480 miles

Front All Ball Joint Boots Perishing

Nearside Rear Boot Floor Corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 62,981 miles

O/S/F BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE CORRODED

N/S/F INNER WING CORRODED BEHIND HEADLAMP

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2017 62,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

N/S/F INNER WING CORRODED BEHIND HEADLAMP

O/S/F BRAKE DISC BACK PLATE CORRODED

Pass 21 Dec 2016 59,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 51,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre edged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper slightly torn

Fail 2 Dec 2015 51,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre edged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper slightly torn

Pass 2 Dec 2014 44,548 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 44,548 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,272 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 39,774 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,830 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,685 miles

o/s wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,321 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,747 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 LBX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LBX, 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 DS03 LBX registered?

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

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