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DF03 WZY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,102 mi
Last recorded43,102 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 WZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 43,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall perishing 195/50r15 82v turanza (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe, mountings and underbody covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 43,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms ,all arms also undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 42,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded on inner edge and operating on reduced area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2023 42,798 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2022 42,757 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 42,676 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 42,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 42,604 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 42,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 41,950 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,848 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,663 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 41,210 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 41,210 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,664 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 39,559 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,742 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 36,078 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 34,035 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 21 Jul 2009 31,951 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,354 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,026 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,076 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 WZY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WZY, 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 WZY registered?

DF03 WZY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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