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VO03 XYV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,167 mi
Last recorded121,167 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 XYV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 121,167 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

The nearside and offside front floor sections are corroded

The nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes are covered in grease/underseal

The nearside and offside headlight output is reduced

The nearside and offside rear inner sill/floor sections are corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2026 121,160 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody sealer applied to floor pan and suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2025 119,750 miles

All underneath heavily under sealed

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 119,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

All underneath heavily under sealed

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 115,564 miles

Electrical wiring insecure front to rear along the chassis (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear park brake effort is 54% less than the nearside rear, indicating that service is required.

Pass 8 Oct 2022 113,719 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 109,859 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 109,835 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,639 miles

o/s+n/s rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 101,633 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s+n/s rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 93,462 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 84,229 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 64,613 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 55,353 miles

slight corrosion starting on o/s/rear outer sill

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,552 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,993 miles

front and rear brake pads near limits

Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,312 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,665 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,032 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,156 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 XYV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XYV, 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 XYV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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