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DU03 ZND

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,526 mi
Last recorded103,526 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 ZND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2024 103,526 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Lower under tray loose

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear rear anti roll bar close to sub frame

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Underneath vehicle at rear is coated in underseal

very little reserve travel in parking brake lever

Pass 14 Oct 2022 101,541 miles

Offside Front Inner sill holed

Pass 24 Aug 2021 98,126 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,622 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 97,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 May 2019 95,947 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes at front end covered in grease (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 95,947 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes at front end covered in grease (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 95,514 miles

all four suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,325 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 6 May 2016 92,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 91,941 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 91,941 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,082 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2013 89,945 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 88,760 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 88,755 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 87,240 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 82,996 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 82,996 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 66,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 57,201 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 45,350 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 ZND is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 ZND, 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 ZND is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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