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2003 MAZDA MX-5
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- Registration DF03BFV
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expired 25 Nov 2022
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 71,656 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower area bottom of wing too underbody corroded/ inner layer still intact outer area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Holed in boot under carpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower area bottom of wing too underbody corroded/ inner layer still intact outer area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner and outer sills corroded,(not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire underbody corroded but structure still intact holes too nsf/osf/nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 71,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire underbody corroded but structure still intact holes too nsf/osf/nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower area bottom of wing too underbody corroded/ inner layer still intact outer area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Holed in boot under carpet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower area bottom of wing too underbody corroded/ inner layer still intact outer area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front inner and outer sills corroded,(not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
14 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 71,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,810 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
22 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,810 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
5 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,955 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED AND SCORED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
4 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 60,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER ARCH FRONT CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED AND SCORED ON INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,565 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019 4 Jul 20266 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,777 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
9 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,959 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)
29 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,308 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
26 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,511 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2015 4 Jul 202624 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,905 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2014 4 Jul 202629 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,664 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
24 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 43,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,509 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2012 4 Jul 202627 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 41,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
29 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,454 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2011 4 Jul 20265 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,524 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2010 4 Jul 202630 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,027 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2009 4 Jul 202624 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,461 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2008 4 Jul 20268 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,691 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2007 4 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
DF03BFV was registered on 2003-06-14
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