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VE03 WXX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,709 mi
Last recorded89,709 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 WXX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 89,709 miles

Nearside Front sill + wing corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill + wing corrded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 86,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 86,447 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 84,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 82,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Rear wheel arches corroded

front suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 82,773 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,902 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

inner sills corroded

suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 24 Jul 2017 81,901 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

inner sills corroded

suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Aug 2016 80,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 80,572 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 74,029 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,029 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 70,850 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 70,850 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 68,570 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,490 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 66,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,196 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,866 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,872 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,858 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 46,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,766 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 WXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

VE03 WXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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