2003 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · VA03 UGW
2003 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 139,870 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,870 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA03 UGW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
- 139,870 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA03 UGW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mazda Mx-5 (VA03 UGW) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
VA03 UGW Mileage History
- 03/05/2022123,831 mi
- 04/05/2023139,867 mi+16,036 mi
- 09/05/2023139,870 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 15,780 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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