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DY03 JVP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,559 mi
Last recorded78,559 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,559 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 74,979 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 72,828 miles

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

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 21 May 2013 72,828 miles

slight binding on rear brakes

Pass 25 May 2012 71,100 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 68,159 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 68,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,311 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,615 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,308 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 44,226 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,847 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 JVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JVP, 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 JVP registered?

DY03 JVP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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