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WD03 FGZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,418 mi
Last recorded100,418 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 FGZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 100,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis rails damaged & corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,953 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side, All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side, All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 93,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side, All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side, All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 93,609 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 93,605 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both inner sill ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,887 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 92,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 88,457 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 87,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,555 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 84,863 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 84,863 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 83,493 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 83,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 82,566 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavy corrosion adjacent to cross member mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 82,566 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion heavy corrosion adjacent to cross member mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,329 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 79,220 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 77,819 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

whole of the underneath body corroded but not seriously weakend yet

Fail 13 Aug 2013 77,819 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

whole of the underneath body corroded but not seriously weakend yet

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,895 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 74,603 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,566 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 63,332 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 44,823 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 44,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 34,396 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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WD03 FGZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WD03 FGZ, 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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WD03 FGZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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