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2003 MAZDA MX-5
General Information
- Registration DF03YLS
- Manufacturer MAZDA
- Model MX-5
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1597cc
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- Expired 21 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 113,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,041 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake caliper seal kit fitted
6 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 111,977 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
19 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 111,269 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,624 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2019 21 Jun 202620 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,608 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
11 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 106,906 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
10 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 106,904 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
12 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,890 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2014 21 Jun 20264 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 105,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
30 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,885 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,060 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
27 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 95,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,738 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2011 21 Jun 202615 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 77,198 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
15 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 77,198 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
23 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,707 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2009 21 Jun 202623 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
21 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,033 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2008 21 Jun 202621 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,033 MI
21 Jun 202614 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,223 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2007 21 Jun 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!
DF03YLS was registered on 2003-07-18
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