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DL03 DXM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

43,301 mi
Last recorded43,301 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 43,301 miles

Nearside windscreen damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2025 37,267 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 37,265 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 36,065 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 33,550 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,540 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 33,534 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,528 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 33,278 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 33,271 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,098 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 32,987 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 32,670 miles

underbody showing corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2012 32,019 miles

underbody showing slight corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,582 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 30,231 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 29,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,603 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 21,078 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 DXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DXM, 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 DXM registered?

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

Is DL03 DXM safe to buy?

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