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WD03 XHV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

75,448 mi
Last recorded75,448 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 75,448 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 75,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 74,907 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 74,893 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2022 72,633 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2021 71,688 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill has some corrosion near passenger seat belt mounting.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 70,563 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,776 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 67,776 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 67,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim adjusted. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Caliper and pads removed, slider freed and lubricated. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2018 66,115 miles

Some surface rust at rear of both inner sills

Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,319 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 59,979 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 59,979 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 55,925 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 52,575 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 48,797 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 46,697 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2012 46,697 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,476 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 May 2010 39,457 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,023 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,704 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,449 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 XHV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XHV, 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 WD03 XHV registered?

WD03 XHV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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