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DY03 HNU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,382 mi
Last recorded60,382 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 HNU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 60,382 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,743 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 57,740 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 54,328 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,541 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 49,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 48,301 miles

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

o/s front wheel binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2020 47,882 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 44,670 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 42,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,949 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 38,744 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 38,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,566 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 30,408 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 30,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,682 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 24,188 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,160 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 22,154 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,693 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,692 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 14,885 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 10,744 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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DY03 HNU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY03 HNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY03 HNU registered?

DY03 HNU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 HNU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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