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DV03 EUE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,934 mi
Last recorded87,934 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 EUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 87,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to boot (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,230 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,206 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 78,839 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front inner arch corroded

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 77,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

corrosion to suspension arms

Pass 9 Mar 2017 75,161 miles

all front balljoint gaiters deteriorating

all tyres cracking

Fail 8 Mar 2017 75,161 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all front balljoint gaiters deteriorating

all tyres cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,988 miles

all 4 tyres slightly cracked and perished

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 5 Mar 2015 70,711 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,211 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 68,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 64,294 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,458 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 53,093 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,814 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight cut in nearside rear tyre on sidewall, not down to cords

Pass 31 Mar 2008 36,353 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,019 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 19,284 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 EUE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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