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VN03 NKF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,813 mi
Last recorded103,813 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 103,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 102,967 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 101,800 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 100,789 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,135 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 91,068 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 85,670 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 85,600 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2018 79,056 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 79,056 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,421 miles

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

Fail 2 Jun 2017 72,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,259 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 65,259 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,975 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 29 Apr 2015 59,975 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 8 May 2014 51,348 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 51,348 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 44,560 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 44,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,083 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,901 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 42,731 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 42,731 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,295 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,148 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,056 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,930 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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VN03 NKF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NKF, 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 NKF registered?

VN03 NKF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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