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DL03 DXF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

89,726 mi
Last recorded89,726 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL03 DXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 89,726 miles

Front suspension components heavy surface corrosion+

Rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2025 89,718 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front suspension components heavy surface corrosion+

Rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2024 87,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under side heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Nov 2024 87,303 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under side heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Apr 2024 87,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake effort low but still meeting its requirements

centre section to back box flange corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 87,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to back box flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake effort low but still meeting its requirements

centre section to back box flange corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2023 86,068 miles

underside off vehicle is corroded...

Fail 1 Apr 2023 86,068 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

underside off vehicle is corroded...

Pass 8 Apr 2022 84,728 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 84,725 miles

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 12 Apr 2021 83,721 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 82,685 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 76,474 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,753 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 68,753 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,308 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,842 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

engine and under body covers fitted

exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 61,370 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,976 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 54,603 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

front brake discs showing signs of wear / corrosion

offside front tyre perishing

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 May 2012 50,479 miles

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

exhaust system showing signs of deterioration

offside front tyre perishing slightly

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 May 2011 47,004 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 14 May 2010 42,513 miles

both rear and offside front tyres showing slight perishing / splitting

Pass 15 May 2009 39,003 miles

offside front tyre perishing

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

Pass 20 May 2008 35,283 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 35,281 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,401 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 DXF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 DL03 DXF, 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 DXF registered?

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

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