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AV03 VTW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,885 mi
Last recorded123,885 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 123,885 miles

General surface corrosion to the whole underneath.

Pass 3 Jul 2017 115,299 miles

Both rear inner sills and outer wings are corroded but meet mot requirements

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 115,299 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear inner sills and outer wings are corroded but meet mot requirements

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,052 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear steel (3.6.B.2c)

slight rusting on rear of outer sills

Fail 4 Jul 2016 103,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear steel (3.6.B.2c)

slight rusting on rear of outer sills

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s blade sp[lit

slight rusting on rear of outer sills

Fail 14 Jul 2015 89,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil low

o/s blade sp[lit

slight rusting on rear of outer sills

Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,248 miles

slight chip in front screen

Fail 14 Jul 2014 76,248 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight chip in front screen

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,545 miles

slight drag on n/s front brake

Pass 12 Jul 2012 47,519 miles

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

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

slight drag on n/s rear brake

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,781 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)

Undershield fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2011 41,779 miles

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

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)

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 36,959 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,039 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,634 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 32,634 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,849 miles

frongt number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 27 Apr 2007 27,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

frongt number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Apr 2006 21,272 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 VTW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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