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DY03 ZTB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,200 mi
Last recorded120,200 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 117,643 miles

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

Nearside front lower wing/sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 117,642 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front lower wing/sill corroded

Offside inner and outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 115,925 miles

Nearside front lower wing corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2020 115,898 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 113,107 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 113,021 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower floor to sill area corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Front Lower floor to sill area corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,026 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 110,025 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near anti-roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near anti-roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner / outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 109,989 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s front chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

advise o/s n/s floor to sills corroded

advise windscreen

o/s front lower wing insercure

o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded

o/s n/s rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear inner pads worn

wipers worn

Pass 28 Mar 2017 107,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 107,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,677 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 103,677 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,354 miles

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 11 Mar 2014 84,535 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

advise o/s front wing corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,331 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 70,469 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,469 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 61,948 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 61,948 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake discs heavily corroded and lipped

Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,724 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2009 47,741 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 40,280 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 33,270 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 26,207 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 ZTB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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