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DU03 UGT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,952 mi
Last recorded97,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 UGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 97,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded including steering, suspension and brake components but not seriously weakened at this time

Fail 20 Jul 2026 97,948 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking from steering rack/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded including steering, suspension and brake components but not seriously weakened at this time

Pass 17 Jul 2025 97,314 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Underside of vehicle generally corroded including steering, suspension and brake components but not seriously weakened at this time

Pass 30 Apr 2024 97,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 97,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,571 miles

ALL SUSPENSION ARMS AND UNDERBODY AREAS SHOWING COROSION

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OVER AXLE PIPE AT NEARSIDE END (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ONLY (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL

Fail 19 Oct 2022 94,561 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Both (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 92,145 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 89,163 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 81,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,482 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

some corrosion to nearside body sill panel

Fail 12 Mar 2018 73,456 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 68,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,948 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front tyre valves cracked

nearside rear tyre valve cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,212 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 44,210 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,482 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,537 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 34,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,356 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 28,596 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 25,929 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,980 miles

both rear tyres getting low

front brake pads low

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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DU03 UGT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DU03 UGT, 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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DU03 UGT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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