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2003 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration DF03BGE
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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- Expires 29 Apr 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 38,099 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- underbody general corrosion
- both rear inner sills slight corrosion
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 138,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- underbody general corrosion
- both rear inner sills slight corrosion
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
22 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,724 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear inner sills slight corrosion
- Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,402 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear exhaust heatshield corroded and insecure
7 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 125,839 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Offside ront Tyre - inner sidewall cracked. Dangerous
- Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear exhaust heatshield corroded and insecure
- Brake pipe slightly corroded longitudinal (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
15 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,037 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
15 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 112,037 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
13 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,090 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2014 4 Jul 202611 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 99,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
6 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,643 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
6 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 86,643 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
10 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 71,963 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2012 4 Jul 202610 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 71,963 MI
4 Jul 202622 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,237 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2011 4 Jul 202622 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 59,237 MI
4 Jul 202622 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,643 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
21 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,736 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2009 4 Jul 20263 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 19,325 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2008 4 Jul 202616 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,609 MI
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DF03BGE was registered on 2003-06-27
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