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DY03 KTT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,250 mi
Last recorded99,250 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 99,250 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2021 98,990 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 98,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,280 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion at rear brake disc surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Corrosion at rear exhaust silencer joint.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewalls feel soft. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion at OSR outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 83,172 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,738 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 71,710 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 53,530 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 53,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 46,856 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 46,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 46,069 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,508 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,465 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 35,927 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 35,927 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,772 miles

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

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

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

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

difficult to open fuel flap

Fail 26 Jul 2007 33,759 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

difficult to open fuel flap

Fail 25 Jul 2006 30,421 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,421 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 KTT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DY03 KTT, 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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DY03 KTT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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