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VE03 SUF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,910 mi
Last recorded47,910 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 SUF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 47,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2024 45,992 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 44,278 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 44,272 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,958 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 41,958 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,377 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,765 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 35,281 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s and n/s front tyres have splits in there inner side walls

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,281 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres have splits in there inner side walls

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,659 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 25,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,809 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,803 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres cut in sidewalls

Pass 21 May 2007 18,150 miles

Offside front tyre side wall cuts

Offside wiper split

Pass 24 May 2006 12,425 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing unevenly

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 SUF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE03 SUF registered?

VE03 SUF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is VE03 SUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 SUF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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