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VN03 MYA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

148,602 mi
Last recorded148,602 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 MYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2025 148,602 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ( inner wheel arch ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( inner wheel arch ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ( inner wheel arch ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ( perished ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 143,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 139,227 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 131,436 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 117,359 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 105,138 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 95,804 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 95,796 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,094 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,338 miles

Body has slight corrosion front inner wheel arches under bonet (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill and inner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion sill inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 91,612 miles

front chassis legs rusty

o/s outer sill rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,058 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 90,058 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

filler in o/s and n/s outer sills

underside rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2013 89,583 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 89,583 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,329 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn on the outside edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 85,573 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 85,573 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 10 Jun 2011 79,504 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHLTY PITTED INSIDE FACE

REAR COIL SPRINGS CRRODED

Fail 18 May 2011 79,197 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 28 May 2010 66,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 66,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,028 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,908 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,632 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 29,632 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MYA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VN03 MYA, 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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VN03 MYA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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