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G8 VGO

2003 Mazda MX5

Grey Petrol 4300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,517 mi
Last recorded1,517 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX589,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 VGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 1,517 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 685 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 512 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 486 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 340 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 97 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 154,103 miles

Both front upper ball joint gaters split

Rear exhaust clamp has excessive corrosion

corrosion to both rear discs surface

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle wont idle

Fail 20 Apr 2011 154,103 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Both front upper ball joint gaters split

Rear exhaust clamp has excessive corrosion

corrosion to both rear discs surface

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

vehicle wont idle

Pass 21 Apr 2010 147,412 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind in offside rear brake

Fail 17 Apr 2010 147,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind in offside rear brake

Pass 18 Apr 2009 139,589 miles

car stalling

n/s and o/s top and bottom suspension joints covers deteriorated

slight noise in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2008 130,964 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 130,964 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 125,033 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 120,215 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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G8 VGO is a 2003 Mazda MX5 in Grey with a 4,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 89,770 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 VGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G8 VGO registered?

G8 VGO is a 2003 Mazda MX5, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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