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DG03 GWV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,007 mi
Last recorded29,007 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 GWV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 29,007 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 29,006 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 27,867 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 27,412 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 26,942 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 26,804 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 26,804 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,668 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 26,156 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 26,156 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 25,692 miles

All x4 tyres cracking

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

o/s/r tyre punctured outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2016 25,692 miles

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

All x4 tyres cracking

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

o/s/r tyre punctured outer edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,686 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 23,613 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 23,613 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,702 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 21,320 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,724 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 18,250 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 16,461 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,953 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front,nearside front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack/split between the treads

slight split in offside wi[per

Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,916 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,112 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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DG03 GWV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DG03 GWV, 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 DG03 GWV registered?

DG03 GWV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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