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DV03 EUF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,075 mi
Last recorded75,075 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 EUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 75,075 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 75,075 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 74,443 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2024 72,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 69,837 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 69,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 66,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 62,099 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 61,961 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 56,991 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,335 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 55,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 52,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,573 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 47,574 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,496 miles

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

Front tyres worn low on edges

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 41,753 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 36,035 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,285 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,496 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 26,747 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 26,747 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,715 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,830 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,424 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 EUF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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