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VA03 UDN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,175 mi
Last recorded130,175 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 130,175 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 128,572 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 128,557 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake requires service or adjustment (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 128,394 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 128,316 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 127,083 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 125,546 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 116,980 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 116,980 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 116,971 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,312 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 108,778 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 103,341 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre pressure low

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding

Pass 5 Jul 2012 103,341 miles

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

offside rear tyre pressure low

rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding

Pass 6 Jul 2011 93,719 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 93,423 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,802 miles

N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall (cords not visable)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 84,455 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F tyre has cut in sidewall (cords not visable)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,863 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,467 miles

advise wheel alignment check

offside front tyre wearing low

offside front wiper split

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,141 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 50,141 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,744 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 UDN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UDN, 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 UDN registered?

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

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