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DU03 ZNE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,134 mi
Last recorded70,134 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 ZNE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 70,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rigid brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Underseal used all over the underneath of vehicle

Fail 26 Jan 2023 70,005 miles

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

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

All rear suspension components corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated and joints look thin and weak

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch area corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under body corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 69,034 miles

All suspension components corroded

Both outer sills corroded and weak but not holed

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch area corroded

Rear exhaust joint weak

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

under body corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 68,279 miles

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 67,905 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 66,688 miles

all suspension components corroded

under body corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 65,557 miles

under body corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,544 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 63,544 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,402 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 59,017 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 57,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,593 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,259 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,654 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 46,899 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 40,856 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,856 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 33,874 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,874 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,506 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 20,493 miles

Advise replacement of all tyres A.S.A.P.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZNE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZNE, 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 DU03 ZNE registered?

DU03 ZNE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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