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DK03 WRT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

112,356 mi
Last recorded112,356 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 WRT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 112,356 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 102,256 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 100,684 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2023 100,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear handbrake not working

Fail 4 Aug 2023 100,520 miles

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill holed corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads close to disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

low on o/s/r brake

Pass 27 Aug 2022 95,128 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 86,998 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 78,540 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 68,468 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,075 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear sub-frames corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 65,812 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

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

Offside rear inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Spare wheel flat

Fail 26 May 2017 65,812 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

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

Offside rear inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Spare wheel flat

Pass 13 May 2016 65,673 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 65,621 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 65,621 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,415 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,220 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2013 65,220 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,838 miles

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

Nearside rear brake caliper slightly damp around handbrake lever but no leak at time of test

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

Rear brakes recording slight imbalance when tested

Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,382 miles

Nearside rear brake pads RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT suggest change ASAP

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,832 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 14 Mar 2009 48,786 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 40,677 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,142 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,214 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 24,915 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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DK03 WRT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DK03 WRT, 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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DK03 WRT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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