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DA03 CFL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,696 mi
Last recorded119,696 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 CFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 119,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 115,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2023 113,850 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 106,027 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 102,378 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 102,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 99,184 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 95,543 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 95,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 89,779 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 80,926 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 71,229 miles

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

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

advise o/s/f + n/s/f tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 12 Oct 2013 62,938 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 4 Oct 2012 57,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,336 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 45,629 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,992 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,186 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 21 May 2007 23,933 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 23,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 17,452 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 CFL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CFL, 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 CFL registered?

DA03 CFL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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