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VO03 VBD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,680 mi
Last recorded97,680 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 VBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2021 97,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general underbody and sill corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2020 90,154 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,268 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 75,284 miles

E M Light on

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front and rear hub and suspension components corroded

Multiple small chips in windscreen

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting between tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 75,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt sheared (2.4.G.1)

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

E M Light on

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front and rear hub and suspension components corroded

Multiple small chips in windscreen

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit splitting between tread on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,188 miles

Lower Body has slight corrosion underside Chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion lower sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,916 miles

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

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 1 Apr 2015 48,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,010 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,704 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,588 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,029 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 19,117 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,212 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 12,380 miles

all four tyres cracking

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2007 10,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2006 6,358 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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VO03 VBD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VO03 VBD, 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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VO03 VBD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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