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VE03 DUJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

70,445 mi
Last recorded70,445 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 DUJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 70,445 miles

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

UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 4 Aug 2022 66,735 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,326 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 66,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 62,656 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underneath vehicle

Fail 16 Sep 2020 62,656 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underneath vehicle

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 59,264 miles

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

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 14 May 2018 57,476 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

Fail 14 May 2018 57,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear sill

Pass 11 May 2017 53,903 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,802 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 52,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 49,291 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 43,309 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,666 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 38,438 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 33,811 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 21,997 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 16,089 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 11,795 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 6,525 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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VE03 DUJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VE03 DUJ, 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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VE03 DUJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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