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DN03 DVH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,279 mi
Last recorded98,279 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 DVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 98,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 98,279 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 89,624 miles

corrosion o/s/f floor

Fail 3 Feb 2023 89,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion o/s/f floor

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,754 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 73,741 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 69,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 69,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction satnav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 64,988 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 54,346 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 48,925 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 44,149 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre wall has cracks. Not deep enough to reach ply or cord

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

nearside front brake disc worn on the inner edge

offside front brake disc worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,421 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,456 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 29,937 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,086 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,657 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 19,656 miles

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 19,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,592 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 17,191 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,038 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 DVH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DVH, 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 DVH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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