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DY03 ZTK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,920 mi
Last recorded47,920 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,920 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,984 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,916 miles

front and rear pads low

front discs corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,672 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,643 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 36,643 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 32,088 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,957 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 ZTK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZTK, 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 ZTK registered?

DY03 ZTK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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