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DU03 UHD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,857 mi
Last recorded41,857 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 UHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 41,857 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 40,053 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 40,041 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,788 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension sightly corroded

slight edge wear to nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2019 35,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

slight edge wear to nearside front tyre

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear suspension sightly corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,615 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,655 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,661 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear all 4 (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 19,764 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 17,696 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 17,694 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,681 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,266 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 6,890 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 4,592 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 3,416 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 UHD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU03 UHD, 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 UHD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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