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DU03 YVE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,356 mi
Last recorded99,356 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 99,356 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,958 miles

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

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)

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

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

both front tyres badly splitting but not reaching the cords

Fail 16 Aug 2016 89,947 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

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

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

both front tyres badly splitting but not reaching the cords

Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 76,030 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 71,409 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,239 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 59,636 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 53,685 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 47,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 35,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 24,503 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,681 miles

Nearside 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 YVE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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