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DU03 UGW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,031 mi
Last recorded89,031 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 UGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 89,031 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear boot floor heavily corroded but outside the prescribed area

Fail 24 Oct 2019 89,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at anti roll bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general under body corrosion

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear boot floor heavily corroded but outside the prescribed area

Pass 7 Nov 2018 87,131 miles

noise rotating front wheels

surface rust inderneath

surface rust on suspension components

corrosion front chassis under wings

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 2 Nov 2018 87,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion front chassis under wings

front and rear tyres different sizes

noise rotating front wheels

surface rust inderneath

surface rust on suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 84,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 78,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,526 miles

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2015 71,526 miles

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

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,442 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 53,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 48,213 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Fail 21 May 2011 48,213 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 44,284 miles

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

front brake slightly scored

power steering pipes rusty

rear brake disks slighty pitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,018 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,194 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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DU03 UGW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DU03 UGW, 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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DU03 UGW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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