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DX03 KNG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,797 mi
Last recorded88,797 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 KNG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 88,797 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 81,531 miles

floors / chassis corroded

subframe / suspension corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2023 81,488 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sill/ floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

floors and chassis corroded

front o/s wheel binding

rear discs corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2023 81,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sill/ floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner outer sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front o/s wheel binding

rear discs corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,745 miles

floors and chassis corroded

sills corroded

suspension corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,513 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,115 miles

general corrosion of under side of vehicle

Pass 28 Mar 2019 77,391 miles

chassis and suspension corroded

front o/s inner wing corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2019 77,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front o/s inner wing corroded

chassis and suspension corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 76,427 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 76,427 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,303 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 68,333 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit and also heavily perished

Front near side tyre is worn close to the legal limit and also heavily perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,853 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,916 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,556 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 62,338 miles

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2012 57,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 52,527 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,432 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 49,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,873 miles

both front and osr tyres wearing on outer edges ok for mot at time of test

Fail 17 Mar 2008 44,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front and osr tyres wearing on outer edges ok for mot at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,927 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,255 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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DX03 KNG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX03 KNG, 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 DX03 KNG registered?

DX03 KNG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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