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VF03 NBJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

68,035 mi
Last recorded68,035 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 NBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 68,035 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 68,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to corrode

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill starting to corrode

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2025 67,813 miles

Both outer sills starting to rust

General under body corrosion

Pass 26 May 2023 67,811 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 67,755 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,285 miles

Offside chassis rail weak but not structural

slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2019 65,916 miles

Offside Front chassis rail weak

Fail 22 May 2019 65,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front chassis rail weak

Pass 8 May 2018 65,418 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 64,777 miles

Underside covered with wax oil.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside of car coated with wax oil!

Fail 15 Feb 2016 63,819 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake slight binding

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

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

Underside of car coated with wax oil!

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,267 miles

car is undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,058 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,258 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

exhaust pipe corroding front to rear

o/s , n/s /rear sill end corroding

slight corrosin to rear brake discs

Fail 11 Sep 2013 60,258 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust pipe corroding front to rear

o/s , n/s /rear sill end corroding

slight corrosin to rear brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,852 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroding

rear exhaust pipe corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,187 miles

all underside suspension components corroded

corrosion on o/s outer sill

exhaust system corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,287 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 23,936 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 19,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 19,438 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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VF03 NBJ 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 79.2%.

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 VF03 NBJ, 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 VF03 NBJ registered?

VF03 NBJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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