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V213 EPV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,519 mi
Last recorded79,519 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV213 EPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 79,519 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 79,517 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 74,279 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 70,967 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 61,886 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 48,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,618 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 43,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,951 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 41,951 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,280 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 41,269 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 40,044 miles

front inner brake pads very low

nearside rear tyre worn just on legal limit @ starting to split @ perish on outside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2012 38,426 miles

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

N/S/R tyre has cracks appearing on the outside of the tread

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 36,571 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 36,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 36,389 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 36,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,952 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 31,391 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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V213 EPV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V213 EPV, 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 V213 EPV registered?

V213 EPV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is V213 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V213 EPV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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