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DY03 WLB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

19,776 mi
Last recorded19,776 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 WLB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 19,776 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 19,755 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 19,750 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 19,701 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 19,681 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 19,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 19,507 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 19,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 19,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 18,852 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 18,792 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 18,775 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 18,089 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 17,542 miles

All tyres are beginning to perish,

Fail 28 May 2011 17,126 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 17,126 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,446 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 15,302 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 14,453 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,497 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 11,490 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 WLB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 WLB, 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 WLB registered?

DY03 WLB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is DY03 WLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 WLB 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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