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V555 PAR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

66,956 mi
Last recorded66,956 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV555 PAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 66,956 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 66,658 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 66,658 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 66,627 miles

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

Power steering component components slightly misaligned pump drive belt incorrectly fitted and slightly damaged (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 66,625 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component components slightly misaligned pump drive belt incorrectly fitted and slightly damaged (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 62,774 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,773 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 61,603 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 61,603 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,403 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 60,505 miles

Front wipers slight smearing

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,864 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2017 58,841 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,046 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 55,470 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 55,292 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 55,292 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,864 miles

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

exhaust rear flange corroded slightly

power steering pipes have corrosion

Fail 5 Jun 2013 54,864 miles

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

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

exhaust rear flange corroded slightly

power steering pipes have corrosion

Pass 11 May 2012 51,668 miles

rear pads low

Pass 4 May 2011 46,014 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,873 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 35,728 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,761 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 33,761 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 32,205 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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V555 PAR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V555 PAR, 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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V555 PAR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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