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VA03 UDT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,326 mi
Last recorded96,326 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 UDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 96,326 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 95,856 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 95,854 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 94,768 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 93,337 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 93,336 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 92,358 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 88,760 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded

Front Patch repairs to front chassis legs covered in sealant.

Nearside Rear Brake slightly tight to turn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe corroded at plastic clip to body (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 88,654 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front mounting area corroded between Subframe and anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front mounting area corroded between Subframe and anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

All suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake slightly tight to turn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe corroded at plastic clip to body (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 87,180 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 86,918 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 83,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 83,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,992 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 69,757 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes show signs of overheating on both sides

Fail 2 Aug 2013 69,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brakes show signs of overheating on both sides

Pass 8 Aug 2012 54,950 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 53,190 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 48,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 48,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 43,453 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,774 miles

front discs corroded

rear number plate poor condition

rear pads low

rear tyres low

Pass 18 Jun 2007 30,991 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,282 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 UDT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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