MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,636 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear outer /inner sill has some corrosion
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear outer /inner sill has some corrosion
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed around entire inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nsf brake binding slightly
Offside both offside tyres has splits in side wall
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
locking device for fuel flap not correctly working
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill incorrectly welded lower edge (chalked) (6.1.B.2)
Offside both offside tyres has splits in side wall
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
locking device for fuel flap not correctly working
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front inner wheel arch corroded
o/s/f tyre deteriorated on outer wall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front inner wheel arch corroded
o/s/f tyre deteriorated on outer wall
exhaust has part deteriorated
o/s and n/s front chassis corroded
o/s and n/s sills corroded
rear tyres deteriorated on inner walls
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
exhaust has part deteriorated
o/s and n/s front chassis corroded
o/s and n/s sills corroded
rear tyres deteriorated on inner walls
o/s/r tyre inner sidewall split but no cords showing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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VU03 MUY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 MUY, 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 MUY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.
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