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VU03 MTV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,946 mi
Last recorded96,946 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 MTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 96,946 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2025 92,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 91,860 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 80,909 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 80,909 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 70,002 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 69,993 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,269 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,705 miles

front chassis legs corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2021 53,705 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 50,996 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 48,132 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 44,773 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 41,213 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,764 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 30,567 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 30,567 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,739 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 24,432 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,822 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,064 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2009 19,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 17,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,793 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 13,597 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 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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What year was VU03 MTV registered?

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

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