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VU03 MUV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,141 mi
Last recorded77,141 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 MUV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 77,141 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 77,141 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 74,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 74,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,138 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,363 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 60,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 60,641 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 57,240 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,066 miles

Both rear outer sills weak with corrosion.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,868 miles

Both rear outer sills weak with corrosion.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,907 miles

Both rear outer sills weak with corrosion.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,844 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 44,844 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,140 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,227 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,154 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,463 miles

nail in tyre

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 MUV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

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

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