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DA03 CFG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,205 mi
Last recorded80,205 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 CFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 80,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all wishbones corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 77,076 miles

General underbody and suspension corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 73,047 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 73,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 68,126 miles

underside of vehicle covered in fresh thick underseal..

Fail 14 Feb 2022 68,126 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle covered in fresh thick underseal..

Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,113 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 65,831 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,355 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 59,510 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside to Nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 59,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside to Nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 56,461 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 52,589 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 48,958 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 45,968 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 45,830 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front shocker lower bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,456 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 28 Oct 2011 39,368 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 39,368 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 33,834 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,056 miles

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,086 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,618 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 13 Sep 2006 9,701 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,516 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 CFG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CFG, 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 CFG registered?

DA03 CFG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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