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VF03 NBL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,772 mi
Last recorded77,772 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 NBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 77,772 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,292 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 75,244 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin border line (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2019 72,953 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2018 70,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front headlamp deterating

Nearside Rear Outer sill heavily under sealed unable to fully inspect weld

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front headlamp deterating

Oil leak slight engine ()

both front tyres age cracked

both rear tyres age cracked

dip stick handle broken

some surface corrosion to n/s chassic leg in engine bay

some surface corrosion to o/s chassic leg in engine bay

Fail 1 May 2018 70,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis anti-roll bar (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front headlamp deterating

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front headlamp deterating

Oil leak slight engine ()

both front tyres age cracked

both rear tyres age cracked

dip stick handle broken

some surface corrosion to n/s chassic leg in engine bay

some surface corrosion to o/s chassic leg in engine bay

Pass 19 May 2017 69,272 miles

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

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, EXHAUST AND SUSPENSION

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS RAIL (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded ALL (2.3.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 65,457 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 62,537 miles

EXHAUST FLANGES CORRODED WHERE CENTRE & REAR SECTIONS MEET

NSF TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 58,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,548 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 50,549 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 50,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2011 45,910 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 May 2010 41,557 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 41,557 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 37,709 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,165 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 30,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 23,876 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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VF03 NBL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VF03 NBL, 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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VF03 NBL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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