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WD03 LBZ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,996 mi
Last recorded66,996 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 LBZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 66,996 miles

advise slight distortion to nsf wheel inner rim

Pass 23 Sep 2024 65,383 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 63,057 miles

advise rear brake discs are rusty advise replacement

advise surface corrosion to both rear sill sections advise rust treatment

Pass 28 Sep 2022 60,656 miles

advise slight distortion to nsf road wheel inner rim

advise surface corrosion to rear brake discs . Brake efficiency fine in roller tester

Pass 22 Sep 2021 59,350 miles

advise surface corrosion to rear brake discs balance and performance ok in roller tester

Fail 22 Sep 2021 59,350 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advise surface corrosion to rear brake discs balance and performance ok in roller tester

Pass 22 Mar 2021 59,250 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 58,022 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,944 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 53,941 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,746 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 49,746 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,516 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 36,395 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 32,814 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 32,814 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 19,253 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 LBZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WD03 LBZ, 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 WD03 LBZ registered?

WD03 LBZ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is WD03 LBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD03 LBZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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