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DV03 KXH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,467 mi
Last recorded91,467 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 91,467 miles

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

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2017 84,674 miles

oil leak

parking brake long travel

underbody rusty/shailing

Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front chassis leg repaired

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear Arches very rusty

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 82,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear section of floor as it adjoins the sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear section of outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear section of outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front chassis leg repaired

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear Arches very rusty

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,219 miles

The o/s front chassis has been welded and welding is clear through heavy covering, the same cannot be said of the lower edge of the repair.

The repair to the N/S sill has covered the hole and as such meets the requirement of the test. Due to the heavy surface corosion in the area around the repair the tester has concerns over "extends to sound metal" wording.

n/s/r back sill rusty shailing

o/s/r sill bsck sill very rusty shailing

rear brake discs rusty pads low

rear suspension part shailing

Fail 29 May 2015 78,177 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r back sill rusty shailing

o/s/r sill bsck sill very rusty shailing

rear brake discs rusty pads low

rear suspension part shailing

Pass 29 May 2014 73,239 miles

all suspension parts very rusty shailing

both front inner wings/chassis legs very rusty shailing

both rear/back sills rusty

long travel hand brake rear discs rusty ridged

Pass 24 May 2013 66,025 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 65,996 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 59,769 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 59,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 59,736 miles

all discs rusty

Pass 13 May 2010 55,812 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 55,592 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 38,052 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 32,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 31,006 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 27,457 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 KXH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KXH, 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 KXH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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