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VA03 LSX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,539 mi
Last recorded108,539 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 LSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 108,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 107,256 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,759 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

rear esxhaust flange corroded.

rear floor rusty

Fail 26 Aug 2022 105,759 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear suspension rusty

rear esxhaust flange corroded.

rear floor rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,564 miles

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

front and rear subframes rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2020 102,430 miles

suspension rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2020 102,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2019 100,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front steering and suspension ball joint boots perished.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,665 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 86,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 82,655 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 76,596 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 69,729 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 64,771 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 64,771 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 55,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,711 miles

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

nsf tyre 2mm

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2011 47,711 miles

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

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

nsf tyre 2mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 46,438 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 46,416 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,015 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 41,015 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,599 miles

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATING

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,200 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,029 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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VA03 LSX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA03 LSX, 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 VA03 LSX registered?

VA03 LSX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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