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VE03 WXT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,883 mi
Last recorded80,883 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 WXT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 80,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 69,944 miles

Various welding repairs carried out to vehicle structure have welding seams covered in sealer. Unable to fully assess structural strength.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 69,773 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Various welding repairs caried out to vehicle structure have welded seams covered in sealer. Unable to fully assess structural strength.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 69,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 68,975 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,420 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 67,523 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,198 miles

Nearside windscreen damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,291 miles

existing repairs to n/s and o/s outer sills appear ok

some corrosion rear subframe etc

Pass 19 Jan 2016 63,685 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 62,220 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 62,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,797 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 57,790 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 49,931 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 42,238 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 42,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2011 34,974 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 27,166 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 27,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,121 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,018 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 22,016 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 17,000 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 15,947 miles

o/s n/s front brake ferrule s corroded

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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VE03 WXT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VE03 WXT, 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 VE03 WXT registered?

VE03 WXT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is VE03 WXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 WXT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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