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DE03 ZWT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,499 mi
Last recorded46,499 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ZWT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 46,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between cat and centre box flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 41,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 41,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 36,951 miles

both rear sills corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,730 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,647 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 30,366 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 29,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 29,275 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in sidewalls

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished and developing cracks

Pass 23 Apr 2015 25,459 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,633 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 22,144 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,536 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,822 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 17,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 15,558 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 13,235 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,638 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 8,171 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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DE03 ZWT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DE03 ZWT, 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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DE03 ZWT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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