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DC03 GJK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,497 mi
Last recorded31,497 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 GJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 31,497 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 30,391 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 28,928 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 27,790 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 26,862 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s and o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s and o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 25,420 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 23,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components have surface rust

Pass 9 Aug 2018 22,254 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 20,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 18,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,699 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,721 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 13,293 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 11,358 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 8,332 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 4,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 2,517 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 2,195 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 1,972 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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DC03 GJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DC03 GJK, 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 DC03 GJK registered?

DC03 GJK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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