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DU03 YVD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,842 mi
Last recorded39,842 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 YVD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 39,842 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 39,369 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 39,369 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 39,114 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 37,951 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 36,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 36,431 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 36,431 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,958 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 34,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 33,694 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 33,694 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 31,434 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,900 miles

advise corrosion on front and rear syspension components

Fail 13 Jul 2015 30,900 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

advise corrosion on front and rear syspension components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 25,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 20,445 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,115 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,440 miles

cuts in side walls both rear tyres

Fail 20 Apr 2011 15,437 miles

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

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

cuts in side walls both rear tyres

Pass 26 Apr 2010 13,955 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2009 11,862 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 11,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 8,773 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 7,581 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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DU03 YVD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVD, 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 YVD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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