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VA03 UGN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,996 mi
Last recorded38,996 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 38,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/arch paint peel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch near anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 38,305 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 38,305 miles

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

Offside Front Floor to sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 37,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 37,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,865 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 35,824 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 35,824 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 35,457 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 34,384 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 33,179 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 32,621 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 30,810 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 28,899 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 28,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 27,035 miles

both outer sills at rear corrode

Fail 7 Feb 2014 27,035 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 25,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 24,256 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,963 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 21,757 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 20,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 17,527 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 11,369 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 UGN 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 UGN, 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 UGN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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