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VA03 UAB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

48,096 mi
Last recorded48,096 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 UAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 48,096 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive bottom of front subframe wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 46,939 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 46,242 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 45,091 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 45,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2021 43,841 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,256 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 42,648 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,609 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

Fail 15 Jun 2017 40,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack on outer side wall

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 39,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,923 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 38,720 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 38,452 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,136 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 35,690 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 33,700 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 30,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,562 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,898 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,694 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 UAB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

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

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