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DY52 ZZY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

52,345 mi
Last recorded52,345 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 ZZY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 52,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody components corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 52,345 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underbody components corroded

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 50,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Under body components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 49,526 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 48,131 miles

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underbody+components corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 3 Feb 2023 48,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust system corroded

vehicle underbody+components corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 15 Feb 2022 47,652 miles

underside, exhaust system and suspension are all corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 47,408 miles

early corrosion to ns & os door sills

Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,292 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 46,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 46,535 miles

rust forming on near side and off side outer sills

Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,122 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 45,411 miles

exhaust joints very rusty

Rear subframe shows signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2015 45,408 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear subframe shows signs of corrosion

exhaust joints very rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2014 44,528 miles

front pads 2/3 worn & discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,177 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,905 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,384 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 16,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,967 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,199 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 10,199 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 7,179 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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DY52 ZZY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DY52 ZZY, 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 DY52 ZZY registered?

DY52 ZZY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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