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VN53 GUA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

89,343 mi
Last recorded89,343 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 GUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 89,343 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,124 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,738 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2022 71,450 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Fail 15 Aug 2022 71,416 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch,outer sill and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in waxoyl preventing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,680 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,280 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Underside covered in wax oil restricting full inspection of body and brake pipes

Pass 6 Aug 2019 67,535 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in wax oil restricting full inspection

manufactures sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 9 Aug 2018 65,564 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in protective coating I.e underseal, restricting inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2017 61,955 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 59,277 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's corroded

corroded underbody

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wheel has a slight bind

Fail 2 Aug 2016 59,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

both front brake disc's corroded

corroded underbody

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 12 Aug 2015 55,869 miles

all brake disc's corroded

both front tyres badly perished

both rear inner sills corroded

corroded underbody

nearside front wheel has slight bind

Pass 13 Aug 2014 51,197 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,717 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,838 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 41,519 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 17 Sep 2010 37,480 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2010 37,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,349 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 27,210 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 20,911 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 14,792 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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VN53 GUA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VN53 GUA, 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 VN53 GUA registered?

VN53 GUA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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