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VE03 FYR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,972 mi
Last recorded107,972 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 FYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 107,972 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 100,024 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 98,076 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f o/s/f tyres cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,926 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,356 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine has oil leak not dripping but underside of engine covered

Fail 15 Feb 2019 91,315 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine has oil leak not dripping but underside of engine covered

Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,124 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 84,549 miles

Oil leak ()

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

all suspension components showing corrosion

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

offside outer sill showing corrosion at rear

Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,651 miles

Front Brake disc's inner face some corrosion

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 78,086 miles

Front discs inner face slight corrosion

Passenger wiper slightly streaky

Slight oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 78,086 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front discs inner face slight corrosion

Passenger wiper slightly streaky

Slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,916 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 73,811 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2013

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,102 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,748 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,489 miles

gearbox noisy

Fail 14 Jun 2010 59,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

gearbox noisy

nearside front tyre showing signs of cracks on inner faces

Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,510 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,417 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 41,588 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,195 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 FYR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FYR, 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 FYR registered?

VE03 FYR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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