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DN03 ZMV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,782 mi
Last recorded119,782 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 119,782 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 119,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 109,568 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2025 109,568 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate on the rear needs a yellow background (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 106,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

undersealed and wax oiled

Fail 10 Jun 2024 106,265 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,349 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side general corrosion

Fail 1 Mar 2023 104,349 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Horn not working and missing (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side general corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2022 100,791 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sections of outer sills beginning to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 100,791 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear sections of outer sills beginning to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 93,781 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underside covered in underseal

Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,213 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 91,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,753 miles

Corrosion to both rear inner sills and both front inner wings

Offside Rear Brake binding

Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,347 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 86,079 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,013 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,455 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 80,455 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 72,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside lower body sill corroding

offside lower body sill corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2014 72,055 miles

nearside lower body sill corroding

offside lower body sill corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,747 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 64,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 64,217 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,535 miles

some binding on right front brake

some corrosion on faces of brake discs front and rear

Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,017 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 30,113 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,846 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 25,169 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)

Pass 17 May 2006 22,551 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 ZMV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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