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W3 WNN

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,327 mi
Last recorded83,327 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 WNN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 83,327 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 80,687 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 72,096 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 66,566 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,602 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,644 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 49,235 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,118 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 45,118 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 39,059 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 39,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 May 2013 32,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2013 32,534 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 28,977 miles

Both outer rear sills corroded.

Corrosion to suspension components.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 May 2011 25,203 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 25,203 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 22,213 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 19,260 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 16,092 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,468 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 8,702 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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W3 WNN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W3 WNN, 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 W3 WNN registered?

W3 WNN is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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