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DV03 EUA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,981 mi
Last recorded99,981 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 EUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 99,981 miles

vehicle has been modified

Fail 24 Apr 2021 99,963 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear outer wheel arch is slightly corroded

vehicle has been modified

Pass 29 Feb 2020 96,973 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 96,963 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 92,777 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,304 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,062 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 80,062 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 72,859 miles

axle brake pipe corroded

rear tyres low

wipers smear

Fail 7 Apr 2011 72,859 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

axle brake pipe corroded

rear tyres low

wipers smear

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,931 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 58,655 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,655 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 36,468 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 27,493 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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DV03 EUA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV03 EUA, 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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DV03 EUA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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