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DY03 ZTE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,161 mi
Last recorded45,161 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 45,161 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 43,566 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 43,561 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 42,120 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 40,849 miles

all brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2022 39,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 38,605 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 30,161 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 28,904 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking on outer edges and in lines of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 27,595 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 25,801 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,701 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 21,470 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 19,423 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 17,707 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,099 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 14,242 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 13,702 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 13,090 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 11,740 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 9,866 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 8,063 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 ZTE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

DY03 ZTE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is DY03 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY03 ZTE shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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