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DX03 OHN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,822 mi
Last recorded125,822 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 OHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 121,990 miles

Areas of corrosion on vehicle floor

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front and rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded.

Fail 8 Feb 2018 121,990 miles

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

Areas of corrosion on vehicle floor

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front and rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,609 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 118,549 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated BOTH (6.3.1d)

Both outer sill corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 112,284 miles

Both number plates poor

General underbody heavy corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2016 112,284 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both number plates poor

General underbody heavy corrosion

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 104,138 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 104,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,581 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,355 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,002 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 84,668 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 84,095 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake 44% imbalanced

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 84,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake 44% imbalanced

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2010 79,851 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,233 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 48,765 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,299 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 OHN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OHN, 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 OHN registered?

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

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