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VU03 CPV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,756 mi
Last recorded120,756 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 CPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 120,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 111,543 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 105,092 miles

Offside Rear outer sill filler breaking up

Pass 14 Oct 2022 100,130 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Brake caliper damp, requires investigation

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box flange slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear differential support cage bolt missing but still secure.

Under vehicle surface rust

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,601 miles

Front/Rear Suspension Corrosion

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 99,601 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front/Rear Suspension Corrosion

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 99,032 miles

slight oil leak

surface rust

Pass 16 Oct 2019 98,436 miles

slight dampness around n/s/r brake caliper

Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2017 96,217 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroding

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 94,602 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Sep 2016 94,602 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 88,528 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 83,378 miles

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

areas of surface corrision to o/s/f chassis leg

clutch is worn

o/s/f tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,273 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 77,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 68,523 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

both rear outer sill areas corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 59,955 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,938 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,571 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 33,502 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 33,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 25,738 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 CPV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CPV, 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 CPV registered?

VU03 CPV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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