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AW03 DFP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,375 mi
Last recorded51,375 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW03 DFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 51,375 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns & os light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 51,021 miles

Light corrosion to vehicle underside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 50,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside off vehicle slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 49,938 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 49,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 48,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,897 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 47,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 46,910 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 46,392 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,797 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,708 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,735 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 38,441 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 35,837 miles

Front brake imbalance only just passed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,837 miles

Front brake imbalance only just passed

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,278 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 31,461 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,939 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 27,005 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 27,001 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 23,288 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AW03 DFP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AW03 DFP, 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

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What year was AW03 DFP registered?

AW03 DFP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is AW03 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW03 DFP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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