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DX03 KMJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,560 mi
Last recorded73,560 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 KMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 73,560 miles

Boot Floor Corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle Fitted With Lowered Suspension

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Bald On Inner Edge Almost To Cords

Fail 4 Apr 2024 73,550 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Boot Floor Corroded

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive antiroll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle Fitted With Lowered Suspension

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Bald On Inner Edge Almost To Cords

Pass 11 Apr 2023 58,917 miles

All 4 brake discs moderately corroded on the braking surfaces

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 58,904 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

All 4 brake discs moderately corroded on the braking surfaces

Front Both inner sills corroded, not within prescribed area at present

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,980 miles

Engine light illuminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Weaker on offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box section of chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill has surface corrosion along length of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner and outer sill and lower wing corroded but not within prescribed area at present

Offside Front Wheel arch lip corroded but no sharp edges at present

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill has surface corrosion along length of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Wiper blade starting to split

Fail 11 Aug 2021 55,967 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel well corroded through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Engine light illuminated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Weaker on offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Box section of chassis/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill has surface corrosion along length of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner and outer sill and lower wing corroded but not within prescribed area at present

Offside Front Wheel arch lip corroded but no sharp edges at present

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill has surface corrosion along length of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Wiper blade starting to split

Pass 14 Aug 2020 53,723 miles

EML light on.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion offside front wheel arch.

Fail 8 Aug 2020 53,723 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

EML light on.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion offside front wheel arch.

Pass 3 May 2019 49,204 miles

Brake fluid level slightly low

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs heavily corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wheel wells have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 49,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Slight bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid level slightly low

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs heavily corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wheel wells have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 45,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors have small areas of surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 45,155 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floors have small areas of surface corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 38,615 miles

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

Rear brake discs moderately corroded on inner edges

Surface corrosion along offside inner sill

Surface corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Fail 28 Apr 2017 38,511 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear brake discs moderately corroded on inner edges

Surface corrosion along offside inner sill

Surface corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,912 miles

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Surface corrosion to both inner sills

Pass 9 Apr 2015 28,151 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 25,507 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 21,500 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,926 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,974 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 13,974 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 8,477 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 7,131 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 6,643 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 6,130 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 5,095 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 KMJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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