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EN03 VGU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,350 mi
Last recorded65,350 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 VGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 65,350 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 65,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 64,421 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,351 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 62,100 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT CHASSIS RAILS/INNER WINGS 30CM ROLL BAR MOUNTINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 61,147 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,565 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing.

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Slight exhaust blow and flange corroding.

Pass 31 Jul 2019 58,482 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 57,800 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 57,318 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,972 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,895 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,239 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,859 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 52,859 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 52,383 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,388 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 45,089 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 45,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,935 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,816 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,009 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 20,590 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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EN03 VGU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EN03 VGU, 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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EN03 VGU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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