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VN03 KFW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

65,111 mi
Last recorded65,111 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 KFW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 65,111 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 51,326 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 49,008 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 47,346 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 46,152 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 44,739 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 44,688 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 43,494 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 42,353 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,348 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 38,320 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 36,504 miles

Front brake pads wearing low on3mm

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,646 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)

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 32,085 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 30,109 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 27,557 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,473 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,256 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 17,557 miles

All 4 tyres cracking and perishing in treads

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,076 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 15,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 14,106 miles

All 4 Tyres Perished In Treads

Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,785 miles

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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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VN03 KFW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 VN03 KFW, 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 VN03 KFW registered?

VN03 KFW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 KFW shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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