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VU03 CME

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,985 mi
Last recorded60,985 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 CME
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2025 60,985 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all underside slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

sill kits fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2024 54,214 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 54,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 54,199 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 54,190 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 54,134 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 53,530 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 53,148 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 51,026 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,828 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,490 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2016 41,543 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,362 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,632 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,928 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,153 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 29,300 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 25,782 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,671 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 15,837 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 12,577 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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VU03 CME 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 86.4%.

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 VU03 CME, 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 VU03 CME registered?

VU03 CME is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is VU03 CME safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU03 CME shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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