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VE03 DVC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,549 mi
Last recorded70,549 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 DVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,549 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 70,548 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 57,054 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 26 May 2016 53,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 49,741 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 46,558 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 43,659 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Tyres worn unevenly

Fail 1 May 2013 43,083 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 40,893 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 37,840 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 34,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,632 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 24,897 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,596 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 DVC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DVC, 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 VE03 DVC registered?

VE03 DVC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is VE03 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 DVC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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