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V13 VWD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

92,388 mi
Last recorded92,388 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV13 VWD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,388 miles

front and rear suspension components are in a state of corrosion but not excessive at the time of test

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

vehicle under-body structure is starting to corrode

Fail 16 Aug 2018 92,386 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on inner lower sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components are in a state of corrosion but not excessive at the time of test

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

slight play in front suspension arm bushes

vehicle under-body structure is starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,874 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroding

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating and have slight play

Outer lower wings at rear corroding

Possible fault with ABS system but light followed correct sequence at time of test

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on front and rear sub-frames, suspension components and chassis

Fail 17 Oct 2016 87,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake discs corroding

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating and have slight play

Outer lower wings at rear corroding

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion on front and rear sub-frames, suspension components and chassis

Pass 6 Oct 2015 82,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General surface corrosion on underbody (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 82,929 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy surface corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion General surface corrosion on underbody (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,082 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 82,069 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 76,621 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front bumper/wings damaged

n/s outer sill corroded rear

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 65,291 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 65,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2009 52,597 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 52,597 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 46,451 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pads 65% worn f&r

Pass 1 Jul 2008 46,451 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pads 65% worn f&r

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,144 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 45,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 36,607 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 24 Mar 2006 28,303 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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V13 VWD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V13 VWD, 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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V13 VWD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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