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DY03 HOH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,134 mi
Last recorded108,134 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2018 108,134 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 103,852 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 99,467 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 92,086 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 92,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,949 miles

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

advise all suspension corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 91,927 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

advise all suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,606 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 90,953 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,953 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,121 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 86,118 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 80,115 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 75,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2009 65,331 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,846 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,053 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 28,940 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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DY03 HOH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY03 HOH, 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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DY03 HOH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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