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AP03 WCW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,359 mi
Last recorded75,359 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 WCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 75,359 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 71,816 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 70,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp broken but still secure

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2023 70,876 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp broken but still secure

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 62,304 miles

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,566 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 55,144 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 55,140 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 53,347 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,599 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear ends of both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,900 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear ends of both sills (2.4.A.3)

exhaust thin/rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,221 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ends of both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 48,492 miles

Rear both outer sills rusty

complet exhaust dry and rusty

Fail 25 Aug 2015 48,468 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Rear both outer sills rusty

complet exhaust dry and rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2014 45,464 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 43,205 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 41,299 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

complet exhaust dry and rusty

front suspension dry and rusty

rear discs rusty

rear suspension dry and rusty

Fail 8 Sep 2012 41,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

complet exhaust dry and rusty

front suspension dry and rusty

rear discs rusty

rear suspension dry and rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2011 39,073 miles

rear axle oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,381 miles

All tyres are staring to crack

Damage to chassis rails both sides

Pass 18 May 2010 31,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 26,776 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,327 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 16,507 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

slight surface corrosion to all discs

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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AP03 WCW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AP03 WCW, 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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AP03 WCW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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