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DV03 KXD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 KXD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 97,560 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 97,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area /previous repair (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45zr16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2015 88,998 miles

Corrosion in nearside outer sill at rear of sill

Small cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2014 81,117 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 80,873 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 73,373 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 73,373 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 66,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside wing mirror casing damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2012 66,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

offside wing mirror casing damaged

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,411 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 58,411 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,282 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 47,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 May 2009 37,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 37,115 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 26,638 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 17,964 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,573 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 KXD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KXD, 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 KXD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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