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DY03 ZTL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,507 mi
Last recorded86,507 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 86,507 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced heavy corrosion on inner and outer sill within prescribed area of seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg where front upper wishbone mounted excessively corroded and weakened (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced heavy corrosion on inner sill and rear wheel tub, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced heavy corrosion on inner and outer sill within prescribed area of seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced heavy corrosion on inner sill and rear wheel tub, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower structural repairs covered in underseal

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower covers deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 84,101 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion under car

Pass 9 Oct 2023 82,553 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

both front floors corroded

both inner sills corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2022 78,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

hole in offside front wing at base.sill intact

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hole in base of wing offside front

Fail 6 Sep 2021 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hole in base of wing offside front

Pass 15 Sep 2020 71,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 71,585 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,234 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner sills slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust hanger insecure

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,339 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 63,339 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 60,310 miles

Front nearside & offside front tyres starting to perish in tread pattern

body underside (inner sills) have slight corrosion, outer sills showing evidence of previous corrosion repairs

front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2017 60,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose all wheel bolts loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front nearside & offside front tyres starting to perish in tread pattern

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

body underside (inner sills) have slight corrosion, outer sills showing evidence of previous corrosion repairs

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs surfaces deteriorated/surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,603 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 56,937 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 54,205 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 53,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,011 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,950 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,855 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,530 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 37,508 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,905 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,779 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 ZTL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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