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DA03 CFD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,061 mi
Last recorded72,061 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 CFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 72,061 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,127 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Apr 2024 68,909 miles

n/s parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 5 Apr 2023 68,825 miles

n/s park brake has low effort

Pass 24 Mar 2022 68,580 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 68,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,377 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,299 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 68,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 64,627 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres perished in treads

parts of sills chassis and subframes are corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,576 miles

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 58,576 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake Discs Corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,251 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 41,251 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 21,713 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

some mild underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2015 21,711 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

some mild underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2014 20,194 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)

Pass 30 May 2012 15,259 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 12,677 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 10,079 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 9,028 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 7,971 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 6,858 miles

LARGE SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE

Fail 16 Jun 2007 6,858 miles

LARGE SCREW IN N/S/R TYRE

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 5,806 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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DA03 CFD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA03 CFD, 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 DA03 CFD registered?

DA03 CFD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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