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A13 VAA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,348 mi
Last recorded53,348 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VAA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 53,348 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 53,003 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 52,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 51,950 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 51,950 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,241 miles

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear outer sills not in a prescribed area

Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,749 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 50,749 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,022 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 49,106 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 47,847 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 47,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 46,588 miles

inner tyre edge wearing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,099 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 43,778 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2014 43,776 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,574 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,479 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 36,095 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,718 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,411 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,186 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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A13 VAA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A13 VAA, 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 A13 VAA registered?

A13 VAA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 April 2003.

Is A13 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 VAA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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