MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Rear outer sill filler breaking up
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
Front/Rear Suspension Corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear outer sills corroded
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
slight oil leak
surface rust
slight dampness around n/s/r brake caliper
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
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)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake discs worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
2 nails in n/s/r tyre
both rear outer sill areas corroded
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was VU03 CPV registered?
VU03 CPV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 2003.
Is VU03 CPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU03 CPV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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