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VE03 SUV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

79,873 mi
Last recorded79,873 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 SUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 79,873 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 77,667 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2023 69,064 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 67,433 miles

General surface corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of unable to inspect fully

Pass 17 Mar 2020 64,283 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 54,305 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 53,580 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 53,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 52,830 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,785 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 41,785 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 38,927 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,556 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 33,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,043 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 29,048 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres perishing

Pass 14 Apr 2009 27,010 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 18,583 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 14,523 miles

Front and rear subframes and suspension arms are corroding.

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 SUV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SUV, 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 SUV registered?

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

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