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DC03 YCJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,986 mi
Last recorded79,986 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 79,986 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 79,380 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front /rear n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 79,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front /rear n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 78,623 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 76,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion to suspensions parts

Fail 15 May 2023 76,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion to suspensions parts

Pass 5 May 2022 76,183 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to suspensions parts

Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,003 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 71,010 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 69,121 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,414 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 68,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 66,420 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,261 miles

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

o/s rear lower sill and wheel arch starting to corrode. slight corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Fail 28 Mar 2015 64,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o/s rear lower sill and wheel arch starting to corrode. slight corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 61,833 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 61,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,531 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 59,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,921 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,573 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 56,573 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 55,152 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 55,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 54,163 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 51,717 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 49,068 miles

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

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

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

front and rear wheel alignment req checking as front tyres wearing the outside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,481 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 YCJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YCJ, 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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DC03 YCJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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