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DS03 USV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,083 mi
Last recorded89,083 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,083 miles

Front suspension components corroded

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 86,488 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,792 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2020 84,792 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2018 83,468 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,246 miles

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge smooth

Fail 10 Jan 2018 79,244 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge smooth

Pass 10 Jan 2017 70,971 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 70,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 62,659 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 62,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,778 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,861 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 43,083 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2013 43,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 36,233 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge (cords not visable)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 34,344 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2010 31,208 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,818 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 26,947 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 20,062 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,088 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 USV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 USV, 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 USV registered?

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

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