CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG03 XTX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,399 mi
Last recorded77,399 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 XTX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 77,399 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 77,246 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 75,996 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

under body very rusty and corroded advise attention

Fail 13 Jun 2020 75,992 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

under body very rusty and corroded advise attention

Fail 16 Aug 2019 75,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 75,402 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box hanger broken, system supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front bottom of both front wings

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

cracking to various suspension bushes

oil on power steering pipe (suspect power steering pipe )

oil on under tray

Fail 14 Jul 2018 75,402 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust back box hanger broken, system supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front bottom of both front wings

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

cracking to various suspension bushes

oil on power steering pipe (suspect power steering pipe )

oil on under tray

Pass 15 Jul 2017 72,441 miles

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust back box supported, hanger bracket broken.

imbalance to front brake readings on roller brake test

n/s number plate lamp dim

n/s/f tyre wearing towards inner edge

smear from wipers

Fail 15 Jul 2017 72,441 miles

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

corrosion to coil springs

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust back box supported, hanger bracket broken.

imbalance to front brake readings on roller brake test

n/s number plate lamp dim

n/s/f tyre wearing towards inner edge

smear from wipers

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,697 miles

exhaust centre and rear sections corroding

n/s number plate lamp slightly dim

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,352 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,500 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system

general underbody rusting/corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 59,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to exhaust system

general underbody rusting/corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,315 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside steering rack gaiter appears damp with fluid

some corrosion on exhaust system

some rusting/corrosion on nearside and offside rear outer sills

some surface rust on underbody components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 42,117 miles

offside steering rack gaiter slightly damp

some rusting on all edges brake discs front and rear

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,111 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges of treads

light rusting on offside rear brake disc

offside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,713 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 12,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 9,419 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 5,266 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 2,570 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG03 XTX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DG03 XTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG03 XTX?

You can check the full history of DG03 XTX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG03 XTX registered?

DG03 XTX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DG03 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG03 XTX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG03 XTX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG03 XTX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.