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VE03 WXY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

85,458 mi
Last recorded85,458 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 WXY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 85,458 miles

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,424 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 84,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 83,690 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 82,497 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 81,927 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 80,796 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2017 80,038 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 78,396 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,240 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 74,538 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 74,538 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 70,372 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 66,434 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,142 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 55,868 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 55,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre on limit

Pass 22 May 2008 47,705 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 39,226 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,273 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 WXY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WXY, 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 WXY registered?

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

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