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VO03 XZA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

133,704 mi
Last recorded133,704 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 133,704 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 133,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2020 127,796 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 114,099 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,314 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 104,314 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 95,365 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

h/bk warning light comes on intermitently

Fail 17 Jan 2017 95,365 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective missing cable tied closed (8.4.2)

Driver's airbag obviously defective intermitently comes on (5.4.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

h/bk warning light comes on intermitently

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,130 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 89,246 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,246 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 82,873 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 82,873 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 76,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,521 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 62,175 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,777 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 52,976 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 52,976 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

surface rust front suspension components

Pass 8 Apr 2008 45,900 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,255 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 34,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,677 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,156 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 XZA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VO03 XZA, 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 XZA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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