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DY03 HPA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,445 mi
Last recorded128,445 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,445 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

advise accident damage down nearside ,rear ,wing ,bumper and into light,potential sharp edges

engine oil on minimum

Fail 7 Feb 2018 128,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers,no fluid coming out (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle footbrake slow to come on 35% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade badly split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade starting to split

advise accident damage down nearside ,rear ,wing ,bumper and into light,potential sharp edges

engine oil on minimum

Pass 8 Feb 2017 117,853 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a damage

Nearside Rear Body has a damage

Nearside Stop lamp has a damage on the lens but not adversely affecting light output

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 117,716 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has a damage on the lens but not adversely affecting light output

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sides (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 100,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45R16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 94,743 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 91,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 91,847 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 83,496 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 76,677 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has a cut in it.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 74,364 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Aug 2007 39,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,590 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 HPA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

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

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