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DS03 UOW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,829 mi
Last recorded99,829 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2022 99,829 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 95,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyres starting to get low

Pass 17 Jul 2019 91,793 miles

Exhaust rattle on fast idle?

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 91,793 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust rattle on fast idle?

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 84,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross over (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Under vehicle covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2017 78,626 miles

Both front tyres have some tread wear, plus rubber perishing surface cracks

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross over (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (2.4.C.1b)

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2017 78,626 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres have some tread wear, plus rubber perishing surface cracks

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross over (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded O/s and N/s (2.4.C.1b)

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring testable items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 74,658 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak,

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2015 68,655 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 62,989 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre has rubber surface cracks

Pass 22 May 2013 58,615 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre some wear and rubber surface cracks

Pass 16 May 2012 54,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear centre exhaust welding cracking

Pass 24 May 2011 51,381 miles

exhaust thining

Pass 13 May 2010 48,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre slight surface cracks

Pass 18 May 2009 44,050 miles

offside front tyre inner side wall some surface cracks

Pass 21 May 2008 40,449 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 40,449 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 37,373 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,910 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 29,908 miles

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

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

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

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 UOW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UOW, 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 UOW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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