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DX03 KMV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,134 mi
Last recorded114,134 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 KMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 114,134 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 109,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 104,586 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 102,473 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of chassis leg, below slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 102,462 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of chassis leg, below slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 100,948 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 100,944 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 99,081 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 96,847 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside of chassis leg, forward of front subframe (2.4.A.3)

nearside front chassis leg inner box section corroded forward of radiator

Pass 25 Feb 2017 94,130 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 94,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 90,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,316 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,193 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 74,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 May 2009 60,790 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,215 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2006 24,831 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 KMV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 DX03 KMV, 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 KMV registered?

DX03 KMV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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