CarVerify

Free Car Check

A18 DVC

2003 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

223,253 mi
Last recorded223,253 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 DVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 223,253 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 223,253 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 220,785 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 220,781 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 215,479 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 215,477 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 212,426 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 201,999 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2017 191,949 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 178,270 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 157,039 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 157,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 134,898 miles
Pass 19 May 2013 110,228 miles

all discs rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2012 109,262 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 107,237 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 99,976 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 94,144 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 94,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 93,054 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 93,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 92,299 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 90,502 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 90,502 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A18 DVC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 DVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A18 DVC?

You can check the full history of A18 DVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A18 DVC registered?

A18 DVC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is A18 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 DVC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 DVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A18 DVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.