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VU03 MUP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

79,947 mi
Last recorded79,947 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 MUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 79,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and torn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis by subframe mount blistered and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear ABS wire insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and torn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis by subframe mount blistered and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside diff mount is breaking up

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills are blistered and weak

rear subframe brace has a mounting bolt missing

Fail 7 Mar 2024 79,947 miles

Nearside Suspension component insecurely attached subframe mounting bolt broken and missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component insecurely attached subframe mounting bolt broken and missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and torn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis by subframe mount blistered and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear ABS wire insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and torn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis by subframe mount blistered and weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside diff mount is breaking up

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sills are blistered and weak

rear subframe brace has a mounting bolt missing

Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 76,015 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 76,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 75,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,053 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,903 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sides corroeded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sides correded (2.4.A.3)

under the vehicle generl soghtly corrostion

Pass 13 Apr 2017 69,951 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 69,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,822 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under body has light corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2015 68,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under body has light corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,564 miles

crack in offside rear light lense

nearside rear and offside rear outer sills rusty

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 23 Apr 2013 67,597 miles

corroion under vehicle

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre on 2mm

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 24 May 2012 66,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,142 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,995 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 47,998 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 47,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 38,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,033 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 24,450 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 MUP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MUP, 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 MUP registered?

VU03 MUP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VU03 MUP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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