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DV03 KXB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

101,613 mi
Last recorded101,613 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 KXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 101,613 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody and sills undersealed

underbody corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,064 miles

rear inner sills covered in sealants

suspension components corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2021 95,127 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2021 95,127 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,783 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 84,428 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 84,387 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 81,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge - 195/50R15 82 V Yoko

Oil Leak

Fail 27 Jul 2017 81,586 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge - 195/50R15 82 V Yoko

Oil Leak

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,820 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 75,706 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,853 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 69,852 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 67,825 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,720 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 66,597 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyre outter side walls badly perished and cracking (no cords showing at time of test)[[DANGEROUS]]

Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,179 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,033 miles

n/s front tyre sidewall starting to perish

o/s front tyre sidewall starting to perish

Fail 19 Apr 2010 66,033 miles

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

o/s front tyre sidewall starting to perish

n/s front tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 18 Apr 2009 62,610 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,204 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 42,442 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,077 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 KXB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 DV03 KXB, 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 KXB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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