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VN03 VVL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,051 mi
Last recorded116,051 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 VVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 116,051 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake discs corroded

Head lights lens foggy

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 116,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 116,015 miles

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

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

Front brake pads at 3mm

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 110,345 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill near side (5.2.6)

n/s rear tyre at 3mm

Pass 24 Feb 2016 104,631 miles

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

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

front wiper blades in poor condition but still clearing the screen effectively

nearside front lower arm mounting bushes starting to deteriorate/slight play together

nearside rear coil spring corroding/rusty

offside front lower arm mounting bushes starting to deteriorate/slight play detected

offside rear coil spring corroded/rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2015 99,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle underside componants corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2014 95,213 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 91,796 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 88,951 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 83,928 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 83,928 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 81,198 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 72,381 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 72,381 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 55,162 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 55,162 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 35,391 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 17,955 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 17,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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 VVL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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