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VE03 SVF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,042 mi
Last recorded86,042 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 86,042 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,476 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,656 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,562 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 62,903 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 57,756 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 52,899 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 47,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,129 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 41,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 May 2007 33,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2007 33,996 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 28,298 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 SVF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

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

Is VE03 SVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 SVF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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