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A9 DTO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,057 mi
Last recorded30,057 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 DTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 30,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 29,949 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 29,928 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 29,733 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 29,732 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 29,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 29,093 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 28,402 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 28,034 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 28,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 27,660 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 27,385 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 27,262 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 27,260 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,164 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,066 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,855 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 26,803 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 26,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,258 miles

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
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A9 DTO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A9 DTO, 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.

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What year was A9 DTO registered?

A9 DTO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is A9 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A9 DTO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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