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W26 DEC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,677 mi
Last recorded17,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 DEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 17,677 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 17,553 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 17,355 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 16,207 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 14,499 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 13,001 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 11,995 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 10,604 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays obstructing the view of some components

Pass 31 Jan 2018 10,225 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 9,552 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 9,303 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 8,947 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 8,920 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 8,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 May 2010 8,679 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 8,679 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 8,264 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 6,376 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 4,704 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 3,209 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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W26 DEC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 W26 DEC, 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 W26 DEC registered?

W26 DEC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2003.

Is W26 DEC safe to buy?

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