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DY03 VJN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,127 mi
Last recorded102,127 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 VJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 102,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 102,099 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 94,201 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant is low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Damage to o/s mounting point to anti roll bar link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 94,188 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant is low

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Damage to o/s mounting point to anti roll bar link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 87,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 87,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,141 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,236 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 85,298 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 84,009 miles

near side and off side front chassis sections by anti-roll bar mounts have surface corrosion and swelling

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,230 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,026 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 76,392 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 74,298 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 70,920 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,639 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 51,266 miles

both o/s and n/s rear brake discs scouring but efficiency good

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,258 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,020 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,969 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,094 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 VJN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

DY03 VJN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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