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Y70 DAG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,817 mi
Last recorded36,817 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 DAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 36,817 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 36,039 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 35,229 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 34,080 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 33,111 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,264 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 31,587 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 30,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 29,185 miles

Front both front tyres worn on both edges

Nearside Front Inner cut in sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2017 27,870 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,989 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 23,093 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 22,204 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 21,708 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 18,299 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 16,264 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,767 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 12,072 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 9,576 miles

nail in tyre

rear discs corroded

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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Y70 DAG 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 100%.

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 Y70 DAG, 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 Y70 DAG registered?

Y70 DAG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is Y70 DAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y70 DAG shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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