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VA03 OYX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,168 mi
Last recorded82,168 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,168 miles

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,920 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 71,657 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 70,914 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 70,333 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/lower arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,970 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 67,978 miles

slight corrosion nearside sill and rear arch

Pass 21 Jun 2018 66,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 60,780 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 58,266 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,858 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 50,155 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 50,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 45,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,477 miles

advise front discs rusted up on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 36,421 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 36,421 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 33,060 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 33,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 29,335 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 24,367 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,518 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 OYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OYX, 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 OYX registered?

VA03 OYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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