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VA03 MYR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,310 mi
Last recorded83,310 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 MYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 83,310 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 81,112 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 64,917 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 64,913 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill has corroded hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 64,709 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill slightly corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,170 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 63,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 62,516 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 62,516 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 61,220 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 59,964 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,520 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 56,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,527 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 30,207 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,050 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,233 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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 MYR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MYR, 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 MYR registered?

VA03 MYR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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