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VA03 UGT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

26,125 mi
Last recorded26,125 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 26,125 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 23,587 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres All Round Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 23,579 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel O/S/R Caliper Inoperative During RBT Test (71% Imbalance) & N/S/R Side Failed To Lock (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres All Round Cracking Slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 22,254 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 20,679 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 20,679 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/S/F Dipped Beam Requires Adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 19,107 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 18,273 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 18,272 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 17,956 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 17,060 miles

Nearside wiper blade split at ends

Pass 12 Apr 2017 16,972 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,487 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 15,648 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 13,698 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 13,464 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,725 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,984 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 11,326 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 11,326 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 10,774 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 9,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 7,825 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 UGT 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 87%.

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 UGT, 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 UGT registered?

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

Is VA03 UGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA03 UGT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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