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DN03 HMC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,907 mi
Last recorded75,907 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 HMC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 75,907 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 73,897 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 73,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheelarch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake bind

Pass 17 Jun 2024 69,335 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 67,187 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SUB FRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR SUBFRAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 67,184 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SUB FRAME (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AND REAR SUBFRAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened AND O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 66,798 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 65,198 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 65,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 61,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing corroded and insecure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch missing

general underside corrison

Fail 13 Jun 2018 54,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch missing

Nearside Front Lower Bumper insecure wing to sill (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

general underside corrison

Pass 26 May 2017 50,760 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill some corrosion but servicable at present (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill some corrosion but servicable at present (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 46,858 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 44,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 44,200 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 41,437 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 38,447 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge and sidewall servicable at present

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edge and sidewall servicable at present

Pass 21 May 2012 35,800 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 32,473 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 29,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 26,231 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 21,427 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 16,755 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 10,016 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 HMC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HMC, 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 HMC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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