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VN03 LUH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,640 mi
Last recorded103,640 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 LUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,640 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 103,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 103,612 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 103,612 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 101,364 miles

near side rear outer brake pad wearing low wheel off inspection advised

Fail 9 Jun 2015 101,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

near side rear outer brake pad wearing low wheel off inspection advised

Pass 16 Jun 2014 98,256 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 92,532 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 88,557 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 88,536 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 81,944 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,737 miles

slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim

Fail 25 Sep 2009 76,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight damage to nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 29 Sep 2008 70,675 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 70,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 58,780 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 47,722 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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VN03 LUH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VN03 LUH, 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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VN03 LUH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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