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DS03 LCG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,106 mi
Last recorded72,106 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 72,106 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 71,706 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 71,454 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 71,346 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 71,313 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 70,713 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,331 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,481 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,897 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,280 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,767 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 40,279 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,061 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,607 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,134 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 19,197 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,583 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 LCG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LCG, 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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What year was DS03 LCG registered?

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

Is DS03 LCG safe to buy?

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