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VE03 FZR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

63,938 mi
Last recorded63,938 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 63,938 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 62,872 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 60,185 miles

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

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

travel in handbrake

Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,754 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 55,769 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,906 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 53,375 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 52,039 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 50,786 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 48,880 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 46,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,707 miles

off side rear tyre mishapen

Pass 21 May 2013 43,040 miles

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

off side rear tyre skightly mishapen

Pass 18 May 2012 41,393 miles

o/s and n/s rear of outer sill corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 36,952 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

o/s and n/s rear of outer sills badly corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 33,128 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 May 2009 29,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

w/screen has wiper damage but not affecting drivers view.

Pass 8 May 2009 29,291 miles

w/screen has wiper damage but not affecting drivers view.

Pass 16 May 2008 27,170 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 23,633 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,803 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 FZR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 FZR, 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 FZR registered?

VE03 FZR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VE03 FZR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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