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DV53 GJK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,012 mi
Last recorded115,012 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 GJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 115,012 miles

Front power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 114,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 113,880 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 113,879 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 109,063 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 109,063 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 103,232 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 102,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust join connecting center pipe to silencer heavily corroded

Metal under tray heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Inner and outer Sill corroded *STRONG ADVISE*

Offside Rear Inner and outer Sill corroded *STRONG ADVISE*

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2020 102,683 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal spongey

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust join connecting center pipe to silencer heavily corroded

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

Metal under tray heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Inner and outer Sill corroded *STRONG ADVISE*

Offside Rear Inner and outer Sill corroded *STRONG ADVISE*

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,076 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 101,060 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 101,044 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bottom of chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bottom of chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,157 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 94,450 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,304 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 71,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,726 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,954 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 50,954 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,620 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 44,620 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 32,771 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,837 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DV53 GJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV53 GJK, 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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DV53 GJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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