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DL03 DXC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,054 mi
Last recorded65,054 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 DXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 65,054 miles

FRONT SPRINGS CORRODED

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

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 17 Jun 2024 62,684 miles

REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,908 miles

FRONT AND REAR SPRINGS CORRODED

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 15 Jun 2022 59,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

There Is General Under body Corrosion.

Pass 17 Jun 2021 57,677 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

brake pipe lh to rh rear covered in grease @ joint

brake pipe to rear @ joint covered in grease

underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2021 57,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

all 4 coil springs corroded

brake pipe lh to rh rear covered in grease @ joint

brake pipe to rear @ joint covered in grease

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged n/s front and o/s rear on side protectors (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrsion

Fail 23 Jun 2020 55,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged n/s front and o/s rear on side protectors (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrsion

Pass 18 Sep 2019 53,441 miles

THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE & SUSPENSION IS CORRODED.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 49,218 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspention arms have corrosion but still sound (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 46,171 miles

fronr and rear suspention arms and sub frames corroded but still solid

Pass 19 Jul 2016 43,327 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 43,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust section corroded (join between middle and rear sections)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,447 miles

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

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

stonechip to windscreen.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 39,264 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,209 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 35,102 miles

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 20 Jul 2011 33,339 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,396 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 31,396 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 27,105 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 23,763 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,418 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 19,774 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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DL03 DXC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DL03 DXC, 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 DL03 DXC registered?

DL03 DXC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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