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V666 JRG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,273 mi
Last recorded94,273 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV666 JRG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 94,273 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2018 94,226 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 93,478 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

both front wings corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 93,478 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

both front wings corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2016 82,599 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 82,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 75,618 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 75,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,685 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 57,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 57,909 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 44,460 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,711 miles

screw in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 36,555 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 34,746 miles

slight corrosion on offside rear sill and nearside rear sill

Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,037 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,103 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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V666 JRG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 V666 JRG, 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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V666 JRG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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