MOT Status
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96,946 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Under Sill Holed Outside Prescribed Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
exhaust corroded
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front suspension components corroded
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components corroded
exhaust corroded
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
stonechip to windscreen
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/anti roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
stonechip to windscreen
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
front chassis legs corroded
Emissions not tested due to engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
front chassis legs corroded
slight bind offside front wheel
both front tyres balding on outer edges
n/s/r outer sill corroding
n/s/r tyre on wear bars & bald outer edge
o/s/r tyre close to wear bars
n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge early replacment required
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
slight corrosion to both outer sills
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge early replacment required
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
slight corrosion to both outer sills
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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VU03 MTV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 MTV, 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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VU03 MTV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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