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VA03 TBU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,686 mi
Last recorded126,686 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 126,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 122,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded in areas

suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2023 122,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded in areas

suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2021 121,160 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 118,939 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 118,935 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 114,395 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 16 Sep 2019 114,395 miles

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 29 Aug 2019 114,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 108,608 miles

handbrake lever high both front beam patterns poor brake pedal rubber worn on the side rear pads very low front discs corroded o-s-f tyre low on edges n-s-r tyre low on edges both inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 108,608 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

handbrake lever high both front beam patterns poor brake pedal rubber worn on the side rear pads very low front discs corroded o-s-f tyre low on edges n-s-r tyre low on edges both inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded. some are not accessible for inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall splits but no cords showing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os outer sill heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 101,930 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded. some are not accessible for inspection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall splits but no cords showing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os outer sill heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,822 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,479 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 82,663 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 81,713 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 81,713 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 75,492 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 24 Feb 2011 64,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,416 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 51,087 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,187 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,159 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 TBU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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