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DF03 SVJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,896 mi
Last recorded104,896 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 SVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 104,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear wheel arch\ boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2024 97,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 97,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall, 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 93,127 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 88,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 82,727 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under vehicle / suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 74,012 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all under body components arms,subframes and mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,915 miles

All suspension arms have corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2018 72,915 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All suspension arms have corrosion

Pass 9 May 2017 71,862 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,273 miles

Light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Apr 2016 71,273 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,329 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,317 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 68,535 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,806 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded / Both rear sills are lightly corrdoed / Vehicle underbody has light corrosion / Rear discs are lightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2013 66,806 miles

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

Both front brake discs are corroded / Both rear sills are lightly corrdoed / Vehicle underbody has light corrosion / Rear discs are lightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 63,833 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 63,833 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,015 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 62,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 59,449 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 50,826 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,568 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,682 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 SVJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DF03 SVJ, 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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DF03 SVJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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