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DV03 EUP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,731 mi
Last recorded74,731 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2021 74,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure REAR WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel likely to become detached REAR WING (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced LOWER SILL /OUTER RIGGER AREA. (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

GENERAL CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION AND SUB FRAME AND CHASSIS .

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,045 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES CORRODED. SURFACE CORROSION TO ALL 4 WHEEL ARCHES. BOTH FRONT LOWER WING AREA AT REAR WEAK WITH CORROSION.

Fail 2 Sep 2020 70,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. BOTH FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES CORRODED. SURFACE CORROSION TO ALL 4 WHEEL ARCHES. BOTH FRONT LOWER WING AREA AT REAR WEAK WITH CORROSION.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,294 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES AND COMPONENTS CORRODED.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 59,290 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced LOWER WHEEL ARCH AREA. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH AREA. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL AREA. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES AND COMPONENTS CORRODED.

Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED NOT YET HOLED.

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,116 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top and bottom (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Top and bottom (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 51,116 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,528 miles

EML OM

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 49,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 49,179 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,389 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,311 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,858 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,803 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,248 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,734 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,240 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres are worn on edges.

Pass 23 Apr 2008 20,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,545 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 14,513 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 EUP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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