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DL03 DXK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,304 mi
Last recorded86,304 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 May 2025 86,304 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 84,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill ( not in a testable area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 83,614 miles

o/s front floor corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 81,599 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 79,443 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 79,381 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s front anti-roll bar mounting prescibed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,133 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 75,426 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 72,957 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 68,780 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,370 miles

Front brakes are slightly binding

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 66,370 miles

Front brakes are slightly binding

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

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

Pass 14 May 2015 64,150 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

slight bind nsf brake

slight bind nsr brake

Fail 14 May 2015 64,150 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s wiper blade split

slight bind nsf brake

slight bind nsr brake

Pass 19 May 2014 61,218 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 61,191 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 57,620 miles

Drivers side front tyre found nearly flat

Pass 11 May 2012 54,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 51,011 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 45,154 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,644 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 33,414 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,581 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 DXK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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