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DS03 LBJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

34,745 mi
Last recorded34,745 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 LBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 34,745 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 34,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2025 34,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 34,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 33,941 miles

ALLFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ITEMS CORRODED.

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 33,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened CORRODED. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALLFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ITEMS CORRODED.

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 33,350 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 32,836 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 32,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake excessively binding ALL,FRONT AND REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded ALL,FRONT AND REAR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 32,427 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 32,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 32,006 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 32,001 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 31,389 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 31,385 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 30,918 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 30,916 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (inner wing) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 30,452 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 29,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis(inner wing) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 29,574 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis(inner wing) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 28,658 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Chassis inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 28,164 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 28,164 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 26,961 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 26,011 miles

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

rear brake disc inner faces pitted

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2011 24,748 miles

rear of both sills corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 23,584 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,475 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 19,528 miles

inner faces of front discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,991 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2006 14,935 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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DS03 LBJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 DS03 LBJ, 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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DS03 LBJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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