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DX03 ZGJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,838 mi
Last recorded103,838 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,838 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,776 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 95,770 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassiss (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring missing and directional control affected control will be affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2018 93,120 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 87,092 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,778 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 75,134 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 69,445 miles

Both outer sills at rear heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,203 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 65,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,038 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 63,188 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 63,188 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 60,660 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,882 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,461 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,971 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 38,282 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 31,239 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 ZGJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

DX03 ZGJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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