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VN03 NKM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,330 mi
Last recorded119,330 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 NKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 119,330 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 111,853 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 107,766 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 100,670 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 4 lower suspension arms nearside front and rear and offside front and rear corroded but not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 100,637 miles

surface corrosion on underbody and suspension components. corrosion on brake lines unions/ferulles

Pass 27 Mar 2021 100,494 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play front D bushes,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise vehicle heavily undersealed

general corrosion all rear suspension components

Fail 26 Mar 2021 100,477 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt holed and twisted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play front D bushes,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise vehicle heavily undersealed

general corrosion all rear suspension components

Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is getting corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg by anti-roll bar mount is getting corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face is getting corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 97,191 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 97,191 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 95,481 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,184 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 89,264 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,895 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 82,033 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 80,892 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge

Fail 8 Feb 2013 80,892 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wearing low on outside edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 79,535 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 76,311 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,311 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 74,733 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 72,042 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,616 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,751 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 NKM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN03 NKM registered?

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

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