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AV03 VAJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,570 mi
Last recorded101,570 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2021 101,570 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides of boot. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 98,620 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak gearbox

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2020 98,620 miles

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

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 arch (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 rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak gearbox

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 95,203 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

Fail 23 Sep 2019 95,203 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability STABILIZER BAR COME OFF (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

Pass 18 Sep 2018 91,972 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 91,972 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 87,196 miles

Nearside front tyre valve deteriorated.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,876 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 81,876 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing by suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,612 miles

corrosion both rear sills

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 71,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,873 miles

Exhaust rear flange corroded.

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

Nearside front brake has slight bind.

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 66,873 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust rear flange corroded.

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

Nearside front brake has slight bind.

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 66,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,304 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 56,623 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,623 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,698 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,560 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Sep 2008 39,717 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,089 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,098 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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AV03 VAJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AV03 VAJ, 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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AV03 VAJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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