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DN03 DTU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

19,664 mi
Last recorded19,664 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 19,664 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 19,052 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 18,380 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 18,209 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 17,555 miles

All tyres starting to crack on side walls

Offside Front lower wing corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 16,722 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 15,936 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 15,934 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 14,970 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 14,289 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 14,283 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 13,367 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 12,296 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 11,248 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 10,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,976 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 8,609 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 8,347 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 6,846 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,781 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 DTU 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 90%.

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 DTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN03 DTU registered?

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

Is DN03 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN03 DTU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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