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DU53 HHR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,450 mi
Last recorded71,450 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 HHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension arms corroded but not significantly weakend

nearside rear of sill starting to corrode

offside front fog light inoperative

Fail 7 Sep 2018 71,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension arms corroded but not significantly weakend

nearside rear of sill starting to corrode

offside front fog light inoperative

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,105 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear of sill heavily corroded

park brake not working as well on nearside as offside rear

Fail 28 Sep 2017 65,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front part of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear of sill heavily corroded

park brake not working as well on nearside as offside rear

Pass 3 Oct 2016 60,667 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 60,667 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,961 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 55,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,891 miles

Nearside rear handbrake effort is low

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,330 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 49,330 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 45,675 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 45,615 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,450 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 41,450 miles

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

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

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

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,660 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 29,317 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 20,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,275 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,677 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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DU53 HHR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DU53 HHR, 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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DU53 HHR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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