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DY03 HPK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HPK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 97,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion to both sides outer and inner sills

Pass 1 Dec 2015 96,371 miles

various corrosion to underbody and sills

Pass 5 Dec 2014 94,343 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 74,530 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 74,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 67,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brakediscs worn on inner face

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 10 Feb 2011 58,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,695 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,519 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,785 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,769 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 HPK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DY03 HPK, 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 HPK registered?

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

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