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EN03 VGX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,168 mi
Last recorded118,168 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 VGX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 118,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 118,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 115,917 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 115,917 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 113,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 109,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 105,639 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE PERISHED

BOTH REAR OUTER ARCHES AND LOWER 1/4 PANEL SECTIONS ARE RUSTED AND WEAK

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 105,557 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR SECTION (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE PERISHED

BOTH REAR OUTER ARCHES AND LOWER 1/4 PANEL SECTIONS ARE RUSTED AND WEAK

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 104,062 miles

FRONT INNER WINGS RUSTED AND REPAIRED

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

LOWER SECTION OF BOTH REAR 1/4 PANELS RUSTED

TYRES ARE PERISHED

Fail 6 Jul 2020 104,043 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

FRONT INNER WINGS RUSTED AND REPAIRED

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

LOWER SECTION OF BOTH REAR 1/4 PANELS RUSTED

TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,024 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,011 miles

SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS GAITERS ARE PERISHED

Pass 6 Jun 2017 89,785 miles

EXHAUST IS RUSTED

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,478 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 84,392 miles

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

REAR BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,138 miles

both front tyres outer tread shoulders have small tears in them

exhaust is corroded

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,913 miles

exhaust is corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 73,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust is corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 69,093 miles

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

exhaust sections are corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,384 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,558 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 57,558 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,711 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,221 miles

Corrosion on the exhaust system

Front tyres worn uneven

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,019 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre outer side wall is cut

wheel rims are scored

Pass 5 Jun 2007 22,438 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,494 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 VGX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGX, 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 EN03 VGX registered?

EN03 VGX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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