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DY03 NNB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,433 mi
Last recorded29,433 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 NNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 29,433 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 27,950 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 27,272 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 25,482 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 24,768 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 24,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 23,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 22,548 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 21,149 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 17,558 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 16,381 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,086 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,364 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,807 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,092 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 13,883 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 13,562 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 13,178 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,086 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 10,959 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 8,863 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 NNB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 NNB, 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 NNB registered?

DY03 NNB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is DY03 NNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 NNB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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