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DS03 UPB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,026 mi
Last recorded88,026 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 UPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 88,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear suspension arm slight surface rust

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension arm slight surface rust

Pass 16 Aug 2022 87,420 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,156 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 85,079 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 83,824 miles

Corrosion to both sills

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 83,824 miles

Corrosion to both sills

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 83,539 miles

Corrosion on rear of both sills

Corrosion on underside

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2017 82,613 miles

Light corrosion on underside.

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jul 2016 81,615 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 80,831 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 79,787 miles

Advise passenger side wiper blade smearing slightly

Advise slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,337 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 74,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,126 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,702 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 63,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,859 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,802 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 22,548 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 17,854 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 UPB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

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

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