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DS03 UPD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,263 mi
Last recorded92,263 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,516 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 84,607 miles

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,008 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,858 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 55,404 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 55,404 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 51,709 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 51,709 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,399 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,468 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

engine warning light on

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,431 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,213 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 30,928 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 UPD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 UPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS03 UPD registered?

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

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