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T768 VVX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,362 mi
Last recorded122,362 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT768 VVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2014 122,362 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 108,313 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 108,313 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,750 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 84,705 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,811 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly.

Fail 1 Nov 2010 81,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 76,200 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 76,192 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 70,267 miles

Minor distortion to front brake discs.Emissions only just passed

Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,437 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,731 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 38,220 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 38,195 miles

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

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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T768 VVX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T768 VVX, 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 T768 VVX registered?

T768 VVX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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