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DY03 HPN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,683 mi
Last recorded70,683 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,683 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 65,623 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,623 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 63,985 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,318 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 56,316 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,384 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/pitted(inner faces)

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

Rear discs pitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,867 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 48,826 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,373 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,119 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 25,878 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 HPN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HPN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 HPN registered?

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

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The MOT history for DY03 HPN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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