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VN03 NKR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,625 mi
Last recorded120,625 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 120,625 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 120,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 112,375 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 112,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up and over axle to o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 104,474 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 104,474 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)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 96,029 miles

Rattle from catalyst

Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,742 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,579 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 65,249 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate slightly loose

Fail 4 Dec 2008 43,016 miles

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

Rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,016 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner faces

Pass 13 Dec 2007 34,997 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 NKR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NKR, 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 NKR registered?

VN03 NKR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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