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DS03 LCF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,530 mi
Last recorded108,530 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 LCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 108,530 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 108,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 101,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 95,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 92,373 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,528 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,326 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2011 80,308 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 72,178 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 57,223 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 46,888 miles

advise handbrake adjust - high travel

Pass 30 Oct 2007 36,350 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,437 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 LCF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

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

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