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DY03 MSU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

104,907 mi
Last recorded104,907 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 MSU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2025 104,907 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner sills heavily coated in underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody heavily coated in underseal

Fail 4 Jun 2025 104,879 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective Not connected to exhaust (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Not illuminating when ignition turned on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Battery housing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Trims fitted to outer sills

Pass 29 Apr 2024 102,641 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded no sharp edges

general corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2023 101,998 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 101,972 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 97,121 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 97,121 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 92,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 90,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Mar 2019 81,702 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 81,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 78,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm on n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Oil leak engine bay ()

Oil leak transmission oil prop seal ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2-3 mm inner shoulders 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 78,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm on n/s/f (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Oil leak engine bay ()

Oil leak transmission oil prop seal ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2-3 mm inner shoulders 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 71,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise pitting o/s/r brake disc

Fail 2 Feb 2016 71,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to upper wishbone (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise pitting o/s/r brake disc

Fail 11 Aug 2014 65,019 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,983 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 64,983 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 64,514 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,387 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 52,211 miles

front disc are corroded

offside sill weak

Fail 15 May 2010 52,211 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front disc are corroded

offside sill weak

Fail 23 May 2009 44,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2009 44,373 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 38,785 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,785 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 33,100 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 25,263 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 25,263 miles

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

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 MSU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 MSU, 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 MSU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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