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CV03 VZR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,401 mi
Last recorded76,401 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 VZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,401 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on o/s front chassis leg

corrosion on power steering pipes

corrosion on rear exhaust

corrosuion on n/s & o/s inner & outer sills

Fail 19 Mar 2018 76,401 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS LEG (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on inner sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking RACK (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on rear exhaust

Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,238 miles

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear end of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes into steering rack (2.3.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

general surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 7 Feb 2017 73,071 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner body sill (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven nearside increase slow (3.7.B.2)

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear end of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes into steering rack (2.3.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

general surface corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,667 miles

advice front and rear suspension rustey

Fail 1 Mar 2016 72,667 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advice front and rear suspension rustey

advice rear discs rustey

Pass 21 Jan 2015 64,044 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,628 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 24 Jan 2013 51,039 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 51,039 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,035 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 18 Feb 2011 38,299 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 29,444 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,772 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 28,772 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 26,809 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 26,809 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 17,146 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 10,957 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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CV03 VZR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV03 VZR, 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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CV03 VZR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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