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DV03 EUD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,900 mi
Last recorded53,900 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 EUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 53,900 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened O/S/F Droplink Missing Retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Slight Exhaust Rattle Present (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 51,306 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened O/S/F Droplink Missing 4 Retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Axle Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Mid & Backbox Have Rattles Present (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S/F Wheel Arch Chassis Point Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Has Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Front Wipers Streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 50,238 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened O/S/F Droplink Missing 4 Retainers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear Axle Brake Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Slight Exhaust Mid Box Rattle Present (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear Number Plate Has Water Ingress (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S/F Wheel Arch Chassis Point Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 47,315 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 45,631 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear suspension components have corrosion

offside floor to outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2018 43,774 miles

front and rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2017 41,746 miles

Both front tyres have inner edge wear

Nearside Front Tyre 2.5mm at lowest point

Offside Front Tyre 2mm at lowest point

Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,483 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 40,483 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F Adjusted (1.8)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 37,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,773 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,348 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear sills corroded

rear tyres low

Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,338 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 29,875 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 27,050 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front disc inner face corroded and distorted

Fail 5 Jun 2009 22,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,410 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 19,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 16,197 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 11,619 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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DV03 EUD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV03 EUD, 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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DV03 EUD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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