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DY03 JVN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,828 mi
Last recorded99,828 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 JVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2019 99,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired and outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear boot floor corroded and holed

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

all front and rear upper and lower wish bones corrorded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 99,820 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 99,813 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 79,636 miles

Corrosion inner rear arches, Not prescribed area

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/ Sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/ Sill end (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 79,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion inner rear arches, Not prescribed area

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/ Sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/ Sill end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 68,741 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f chassi leg corroded

o/s/f chassi leg corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f chassi leg corroded

o/s/f chassi leg corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 68,641 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion in both front chassis legs by suspesion mounting

corrosion in offside rear outer sill

sall cut in nearside rear inner tyre side wall

Fail 9 Jul 2014 68,631 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion in both front chassis legs by suspesion mounting

corrosion in offside rear outer sill

offside rear number plate light not working

sall cut in nearside rear inner tyre side wall

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,616 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,908 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 60,225 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 57,700 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 57,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 52,736 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 20 May 2009 52,736 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 48,692 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2008 48,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

advise nail in n/s front tyre. advise front and rear subframes and lower wishbones starting to corrode.wax oil required.

Pass 3 Jun 2006 38,333 miles

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

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

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 JVN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JVN, 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 JVN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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