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DS03 UPC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,660 mi
Last recorded92,660 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 92,660 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 85,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding.

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 85,984 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 84,458 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg

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

General under vehicle corrosion

n/s & o/s upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 84,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg

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

General under vehicle corrosion

n/s & o/s upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 57,547 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 57,545 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight drag on nearside front brake

wiper scraches in screen

Fail 22 Jun 2015 72,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight drag on nearside front brake

wiper scraches in screen

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,413 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 52,839 miles

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

both front rear wishbones arms slighty corrored

wiper scraches in screen

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,089 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 47,499 miles

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)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,800 miles

both front discs worn/scord oninner surface

handbrake lever high

Pass 18 Jun 2009 34,622 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 28,421 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads getting low

handbrake lever high

Pass 26 Jun 2007 21,826 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,080 miles

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 UPC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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