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DK03 ZXH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,164 mi
Last recorded19,164 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 ZXH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 19,164 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 18,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall as cuts all round advise renew tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 17,358 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 17,338 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 16,461 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 15,861 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 15,049 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 13,054 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 10,176 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 9,850 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 8,761 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 8,333 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 7,702 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 7,039 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 6,098 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 52,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 4,279 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 ZXH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZXH, 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

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What year was DK03 ZXH registered?

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

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The MOT history for DK03 ZXH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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