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VOF 780

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,852 mi
Last recorded21,852 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOF 780
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 21,852 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 21,833 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,076 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 19,862 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 18,628 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 18,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,899 miles

coolant leak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 17,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coolant leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 16,990 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 16,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 16,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,559 miles

REAR TYRES INNER WALLS CRACKS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,170 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,623 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,628 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 10,581 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 7,440 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 5,481 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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VOF 780 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VOF 780, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VOF 780 registered?

VOF 780 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is VOF 780 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOF 780 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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