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DY03 MRU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,392 mi
Last recorded103,392 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 MRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 103,392 miles

N/S/F O/S/F door seal rusty

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working and is broken

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

Offside Rear Quarter panel taped

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 103,392 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

N/S/F O/S/F door seal rusty

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working and is broken

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Fog lamp broken

Offside Rear Quarter panel taped

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 93,831 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 93,831 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,601 miles

Nearside nearside front fog lamp broken

Fail 29 Sep 2015 82,601 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside nearside front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 74,969 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 64,370 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 64,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,214 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 52,724 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 50,286 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 43,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads are worn very low and need replacement

n/s/r tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s/r light lens is cracked but not showing white light

rear brake pads are worn very low and need replacement

Fail 28 Apr 2009 43,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads are worn very low and need replacement

n/s/r tyre has cut in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s/r light lens is cracked but not showing white light

rear brake pads are worn very low and need replacement

Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,996 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake pads look low

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,527 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 30 Apr 2007 28,527 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2006 17,554 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 MRU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

DY03 MRU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 March 2003.

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