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DS03 USX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,663 mi
Last recorded115,663 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 115,663 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 110,671 miles

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2013 105,295 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2013 105,295 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn inner edges

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2012 96,308 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 96,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 87,958 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,830 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 76,367 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 69,048 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,837 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 49,118 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 38,896 miles

n/s/f tyre low edge

small cut in n/s/r tyre wall

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 USX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 USX, 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 USX registered?

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

Is DS03 USX safe to buy?

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