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DY03 HOA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,802 mi
Last recorded76,802 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HOA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 76,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side , sills at the back both sides (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bad on outer edge and small cuts (4.1.E.1)

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

light corrosion to underbody components

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,148 miles

exhaust corroded

under body rust and mud

Fail 15 Feb 2016 75,148 miles

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

exhaust corroded

under body rust and mud

Pass 14 Feb 2015 73,465 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,096 miles

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

nearside and offside outer rear sills slight corrosion

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2014 71,096 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer rear sills slight corrosion

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,850 miles

both outer rear sills have slight corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2013 69,850 miles

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

both outer rear sills have slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2012 62,361 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,132 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 60,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,427 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,427 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 44,727 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,248 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,798 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 29,798 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DY03 HOA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DY03 HOA, 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 DY03 HOA registered?

DY03 HOA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 July 2003.

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