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YV03 VWE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,898 mi
Last recorded88,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 VWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 88,898 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 82,918 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 78,500 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 78,464 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 78,444 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,450 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,318 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,396 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,123 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 66,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,432 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs slightly pitted

offside front tyre wearing on innr and feathering on edge

Fail 1 Aug 2011 65,428 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

front discs slightly pitted

offside front tyre wearing on innr and feathering on edge

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,817 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,873 miles

front brake balance has just passed 22% front brakes may need some attention

Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,290 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 34,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2006 25,158 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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YV03 VWE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YV03 VWE, 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 YV03 VWE registered?

YV03 VWE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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