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DY03 MSX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,315 mi
Last recorded87,315 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,315 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 85,246 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,522 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 79,511 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,316 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 61,803 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 54,033 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 46,377 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,944 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,935 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 MSX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 MSX, 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 MSX registered?

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

Is DY03 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 MSX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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