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DV03 EYH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,526 mi
Last recorded56,526 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 EYH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 56,526 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 52,240 miles

small chips in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

Pass 17 Mar 2023 47,416 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 46,808 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 46,208 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 45,823 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 45,159 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,045 miles

Offside Front Inner chassis leg corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 43,238 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing by antiroll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 42,347 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 42,347 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch area (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 41,708 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 4 Mar 2014 39,690 miles

Fluctuation on off side front brake effort.

Front brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 37,084 miles

Front Brake Discs inner faces corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2012 37,084 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake Discs inner faces corroded

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,944 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 34,105 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 26,825 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 23,662 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 17,214 miles

Nearside Front 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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DV03 EYH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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