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DN03 DSZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

148,887 mi
Last recorded148,887 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 DSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 148,887 miles

Floor corroded no holes

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 130,808 miles

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear floor corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2024 130,808 miles

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear floor corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2023 114,674 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 100,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2022 100,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2021 92,760 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

high level brake light not working

under body corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2021 92,760 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

high level brake light not working

under body corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,021 miles

overall corrosion on underside of car, suspension rubbers in general are deteriorating

Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,256 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill section, Corroded, not within a prescribed area.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 83,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner sill section, Corroded, not within a prescribed area.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On inner braking surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 81,052 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 81,050 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

parking brake not working on n/s

Pass 12 May 2016 75,139 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 75,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 73,740 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 67,823 miles

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

Long travel on handbrake.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 67,823 miles

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

Long travel on handbrake.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 62,148 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 61,441 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,752 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 60,752 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 56,314 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 51,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 51,654 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,825 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,708 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,685 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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DN03 DSZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DN03 DSZ, 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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DN03 DSZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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