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DF03 SVK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,179 mi
Last recorded77,179 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 77,179 miles

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 11 Oct 2024 74,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 70,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 68,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 2 Oct 2021 66,767 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 1 Oct 2020 66,038 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,655 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 63,653 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 62,214 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 60,977 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 60,977 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45r16 (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 58,810 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 58,810 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 57,355 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

parking brake travel high (effort ok)

squeaking noise from brakes

Fail 20 Jun 2015 57,355 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded

parking brake travel high (effort ok)

squeaking noise from brakes

Pass 5 Jul 2014 53,639 miles

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

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

rear exhaust (baffles) noisey

Pass 29 Jun 2013 49,861 miles

slight distortion front brake discs

Pass 23 Jun 2012 46,361 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 42,519 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 38,086 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,421 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,921 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,218 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,776 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 SVK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SVK, 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 SVK registered?

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

Is DF03 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 SVK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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