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DU03 UHW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,233 mi
Last recorded89,233 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 UHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 89,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear valve stem deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front valve stem deteriorated

Offside Rear excessive corrosion through sill just outside limits of prescribed area

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 89,130 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 86,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 86,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,579 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,572 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs heavily coroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 84,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 84,398 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 76,809 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILLS AND INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,125 miles

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

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding not yet holed

slight corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner sills and floors

Pass 14 Apr 2011 63,099 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACES SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND PITTED

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)

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL

SLIGHT CORROSION TO OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE OUTER SILLS

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON FLOOR AREAS AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,739 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Fail 13 Apr 2010 56,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL

Pass 26 Mar 2009 50,603 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE

Fail 26 Mar 2009 50,603 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,683 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 38,285 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper blade is slightly torn on the edge

Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,295 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 33,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 33,040 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 UHW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHW, 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 UHW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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