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DY03 HPC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,702 mi
Last recorded109,702 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2023 109,702 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 106,786 miles

Exhaust mounting defective CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 23 Apr 2021 103,076 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion at all suspension arms

exhaust poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2021 103,066 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced backing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion at all suspension arms

exhaust poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2020 99,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 99,836 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2017 99,830 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded - but not within a prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2016 94,613 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 89,488 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 89,487 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 84,640 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge wear

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,550 miles

front and rear arm bushes worn

front pads low

nsf chassis corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2013 80,537 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front and rear arm bushes worn

front pads low

nsf chassis corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,605 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 69,441 miles

rear pads low

Fail 22 Jul 2011 69,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear pads low

Pass 22 Jul 2010 63,438 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,320 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,522 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,795 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 28,670 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 HPC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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