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DS03 UOP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,177 mi
Last recorded114,177 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 114,177 miles

Nearside Rear minor Corrosion on both rear arches

Pass 13 Jan 2022 108,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 101,663 miles

Engine management light flashing after emissions test, did struggle with the test indicating an issue

Fail 11 Jan 2021 101,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management light flashing after emissions test, did struggle with the test indicating an issue

Pass 4 Jan 2020 99,020 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 93,142 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 93,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 93,074 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 86,278 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 86,277 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,798 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 69,612 miles

front tyres wearing low

osf brake binding

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,469 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,818 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 60,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,408 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2012 58,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,820 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 43,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,211 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,665 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,811 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 UOP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 UOP, 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 UOP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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