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DY03 HNW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

36,301 mi
Last recorded36,301 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 36,301 miles

Nearside Rear Inner showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Outer seal showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Inner seal showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Outer seal showing corrosion

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2024 36,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all by rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 34,861 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 34,592 miles

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 34,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 34,367 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded after flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both heavily corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 34,120 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer and inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted couldn't see some components

Pass 17 Jul 2017 31,523 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,501 miles

both outer sills corroding at rear

Fail 15 Jul 2016 30,458 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both outer sills corroding at rear

Pass 21 Jul 2015 29,249 miles

N/S OUTER SILL CORRODING AT REAR

N/S/F BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING

Pass 9 Jul 2014 28,044 miles

n/s and o/s outer sills corroding at rear

Pass 4 Jul 2013 26,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,786 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION, MAY REQUIRE WELDING NEXT YEAR

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 21,646 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,874 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 17,220 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 17,220 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 16,631 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,366 miles

nail in tyre

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 HNW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HNW, 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 DY03 HNW registered?

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

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