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W4 PTE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

15,041 mi
Last recorded15,041 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 PTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 15,041 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 14,689 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 14,252 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 13,800 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 13,498 miles

both rear Tyre cracking where tread meets tyre wall

Pass 13 Jan 2020 13,063 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 12,722 miles

under tray fitted, not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2017 11,894 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 11,238 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 11,188 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 10,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 10,491 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 10,484 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 9,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 8,954 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 7,871 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 7,325 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 6,921 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 6,170 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 6,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 5,573 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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W4 PTE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W4 PTE, 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 W4 PTE registered?

W4 PTE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is W4 PTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W4 PTE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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