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DX03 KLS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,107 mi
Last recorded96,107 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 KLS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,107 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,729 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 93,729 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,894 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 88,258 miles

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

nearside front tyre is perished

offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,003 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake discs deteriorated

all suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 88,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake discs deteriorated

all suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 87,630 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front wiper blade split

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 87,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside front wiper blade split

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,575 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 79,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 55,310 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 55,310 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 50,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,189 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,990 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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DX03 KLS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DX03 KLS, 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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What year was DX03 KLS registered?

DX03 KLS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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