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DF03 HJN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,645 mi
Last recorded85,645 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HJN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 85,645 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2025 85,198 miles

Offside inner sill at rear and o/s front jack mount slightly corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2024 84,702 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 84,125 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,567 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 83,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2021 82,230 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 81,101 miles

both outer sill have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2018 79,159 miles

BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION INNER SILLS

Front SUSPENSION ANTIROLL BAR D BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 75,051 miles

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 5 Dec 2017 75,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

front exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Apr 2017 69,975 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 69,971 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 62,769 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 62,766 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2015 55,414 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 51,026 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 51,026 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,669 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 46,170 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,291 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,006 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,943 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 24,591 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 19,920 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 15,181 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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DF03 HJN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DF03 HJN, 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 DF03 HJN registered?

DF03 HJN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 July 2003.

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