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WD03 LCJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,770 mi
Last recorded103,770 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 103,770 miles

under body and all components coated in sealant

Pass 4 Jan 2019 103,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 103,264 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 102,071 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 101,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 94,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,503 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 90,503 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 85,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2013 85,709 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 81,787 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 81,787 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 72,012 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,598 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Fail 16 Aug 2010 61,598 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,651 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,891 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 28,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,181 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 LCJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

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

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