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E2 DSG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,452 mi
Last recorded91,452 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 DSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 91,452 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 90,797 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 88,509 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 88,509 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 86,598 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,801 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 84,067 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,083 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 77,288 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 77,288 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 74,653 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,960 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 62,898 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 57,577 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,303 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,869 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 37,351 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,420 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,627 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 11,148 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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E2 DSG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E2 DSG, 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 E2 DSG registered?

E2 DSG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is E2 DSG safe to buy?

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