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DS03 LBU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,249 mi
Last recorded41,249 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 41,249 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 41,249 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 40,044 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 37,849 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 36,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 35,945 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 34,899 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,508 miles

Nearside Rear sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2018 32,691 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,828 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 25,990 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,170 miles

has slight corrosion at rear of both n/s and o/s sills.

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to crack across the tread.

Fail 18 Jun 2014 24,170 miles

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

has slight corrosion at rear of both n/s and o/s sills.

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to crack across the tread.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,494 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,590 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 17,716 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,917 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 12,835 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 10,689 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 9,021 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,279 miles

osf disc corroding

osf tyre on limit

Fail 29 Jun 2006 25,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Near side front tyre has cuts in side wall not bad enough to fail, but recommend replace.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 7,215 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 LBU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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