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A20 VKR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

40,879 mi
Last recorded40,879 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 40,879 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 40,431 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 39,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 39,133 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 38,516 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 37,875 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 37,875 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 37,065 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 36,709 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 35,671 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 35,231 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,565 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 30,669 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 28,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,405 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 25,083 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 22,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 19,782 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 16,339 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 12,505 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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A20 VKR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A20 VKR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 VKR registered?

A20 VKR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is A20 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VKR shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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