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V491 PDV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

81,011 mi
Last recorded81,011 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV491 PDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 81,011 miles

Nearside front wing damaged. General underside corrosion.

Fail 2 May 2025 81,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Nearside front wing damaged. General underside corrosion. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 77,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between CAT and Rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edge slightly low. (5.2.3 (e))

General undersides corrosion

Near side outer sill corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 74,534 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 74,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,429 miles

N/s outer sill corroding

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Chassis corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2021 73,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

N/s outer sill corroding

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Chassis corroding

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 71,443 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside front tyre perished and has nail in tread

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,408 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front and both rear valve stems perished

Fail 2 Sep 2019 69,403 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front and both rear valve stems perished

Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,550 miles

RUST BLISTERS ON O/S AND N/S OUTER REAR SILL PANELS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,881 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 57,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 53,976 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 53,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 53,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

All brake discs pitted and corroded

All suspension arms and components corroded lightly

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

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

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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Slight deterioration of offside headlight lens

nearside front and offside rear tyres have an area of perished sidewall as if car has been sytanding on flat tyre

Pass 10 May 2012 51,882 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,583 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 30 May 2008 48,489 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 36,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 32,213 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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V491 PDV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V491 PDV, 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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V491 PDV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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