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VE03 XGU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,709 mi
Last recorded41,709 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2024 41,709 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded/ Underbody general corrosion.

Fail 29 Nov 2024 41,482 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner body has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded/ Underbody general corrosion.

Pass 5 Dec 2023 38,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (12 year old tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underbody, chassis, and suspension components

Pass 7 Nov 2022 36,065 miles

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

rear brake discs inner face corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes /fdront discs inner face corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2021 32,708 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 32,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 32,666 miles

EML on [registered before July 2003]

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 32,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EML on [registered before July 2003]

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

unable to check offside or nearside front wheel bearings for roughness due to binding brakes

Pass 17 Apr 2018 31,498 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 30,541 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,370 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 27,715 miles

F/O/S wheel resistance felt when turned by hand

Fail 30 Mar 2015 27,714 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

F/O/S wheel resistance felt when turned by hand

Pass 13 Jan 2014 26,745 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 24,311 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 21,969 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 20,422 miles

both front brake discs have rusted inner faces

nearside front tyre has cracks to inside tread area

offside front tyre has cracks inside tread area

offside rear tyre has cracks to inner tread area

offside rear tyre wearing low

offsiderear brake pads wearing low

Fail 21 Nov 2009 19,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside + offside rear tyres 2-3mm.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 19,293 miles

nearside + offside rear tyres 2-3mm.

Pass 15 Nov 2008 17,484 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 14,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 10,900 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 XGU 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 77.3%.

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

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