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DN03 CZW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

86,972 mi
Last recorded86,972 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 CZW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 86,972 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 86,948 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre of inner sill holed and corroded within 30cm of seatbelt/seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Bumper loose

Offside Rear Inner End of sill holed and corroded. outside prescribed areas

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 79,174 miles

Both sides, rear inner sills corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 79,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail holed and corroded where anti roll bar D bushes mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail holed and corroded where anti roll bar D bushes mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear inner sills corroding

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe, to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 72,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2023 72,094 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 65,877 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 60,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 60,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 59,571 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,420 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 54,725 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured BLUE TINT TO WHITE LIGHT (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured BLUE TINT TO WHITE LIGHT (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 54,723 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BRAKE CALIPER (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured BLUE TINT TO WHITE LIGHT (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured BLUE TINT TO WHITE LIGHT (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,909 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,319 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 44,240 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 40,871 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 36,564 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 31,691 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 27,896 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 24,637 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2007 19,166 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 14,781 miles

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

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

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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DN03 CZW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DN03 CZW, 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 DN03 CZW registered?

DN03 CZW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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