MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,051 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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)
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
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
vehicle underside componants corroding
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was VN03 VVL registered?
VN03 VVL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2003.
Is VN03 VVL safe to buy?
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