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DY53 DTO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,523 mi
Last recorded58,523 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 DTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 58,523 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle corroded on front and rear suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 58,514 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle corroded on front and rear suspension arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 52,632 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

early signs corrosion to the underbody and components

early signs of corrosion to both rear outer sills

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Oct 2017 47,648 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

early signs corrosion to the underbody and components

early signs of corrosion to both rear outer sills

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,973 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 42,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 37,797 miles

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

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

both front tyres has age related cracks

Pass 27 Aug 2013 35,740 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 35,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,642 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 18 Aug 2011 35,411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,937 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 23,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 19,610 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 15,278 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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DY53 DTO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY53 DTO, 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 DY53 DTO registered?

DY53 DTO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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