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DF03BHD
2003 MAZDA MX-5
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1839cc
General Information
- Registration DF03BHD
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1839cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
17
Passes
7
Failures
70.83%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
5 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 64,438 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 63,495 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 62,118 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
5 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 62,118 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
9 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 60,565 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2023 4 Jul 20266 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 60,561 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Lower Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
16 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,630 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,608 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 55,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 53,421 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension components corroded front and rear
22 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 53,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- suspension components corroded front and rear
21 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 51,768 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2019 4 Jul 202618 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 51,768 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
13 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,139 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
13 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 50,137 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,488 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,655 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,825 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2012 4 Jul 20265 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 31,164 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2011 4 Jul 20262 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,768 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2010 4 Jul 20263 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 24,896 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2009 4 Jul 20262 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 20,314 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2008 4 Jul 20264 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,830 MI
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DF03BHD was registered on 2003-06-30
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