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DU03 UHC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,456 mi
Last recorded107,456 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2018 107,456 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar mtn (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected anti roll bar mtn (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 101,154 miles

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Fail 23 Nov 2017 101,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 94,858 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle structure

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,868 miles

all front and rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

showing signs of corrosion throughout the vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2015 82,041 miles

some corrosion to o/s outer sill just in front of rear wheel arch

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,907 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 75,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear brakes and o/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/f tyre begining to wear inner edge

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,266 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 67,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,217 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 44,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

power steering pipes slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2009 37,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 37,968 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 34,556 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 28,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,021 miles

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

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)

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 UHC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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