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EA03 VNT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

76,069 mi
Last recorded76,069 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 VNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 76,069 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 75,601 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 75,294 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 74,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 69,787 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 69,787 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 69,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 69,257 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 67,069 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,761 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 64,761 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2016 61,858 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 61,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,639 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 55,125 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 55,125 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,870 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 47,743 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 34,434 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 34,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 28,411 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,240 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 22,219 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 18,101 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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EA03 VNT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 EA03 VNT, 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 EA03 VNT registered?

EA03 VNT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is EA03 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 VNT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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