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WD03 LCF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,066 mi
Last recorded63,066 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 LCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 63,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively bolt missing but sensor secure (1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose undertray to innerwing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 63,032 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing ball joint nut (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint nut (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively bolt missing but sensor secure (1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Lower Body component slightly loose undertray to innerwing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,806 miles

offside sill corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 57,579 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 57,571 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 57,032 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 57,032 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 56,475 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 56,455 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 55,400 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 54,684 miles

Nearside front brake showing signs of overheating

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 53,748 miles

undersheild fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,033 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 50,466 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight cracking to bottom front ball joint boots

Pass 12 Apr 2014 48,942 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small cut on wall inside tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,779 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 46,779 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 44,347 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 39,802 miles

front & rear brake pads getting low

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2010 35,063 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,014 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,585 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 19,768 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 LCF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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