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WF03 HYX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

77,967 mi
Last recorded77,967 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 HYX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 77,967 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 77,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 75,870 miles

Front N/S & O/S inner brake pads seem low.-- Discs wearing.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion rear suspension and hub components

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing

Offside Front Chassis rail repaired

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge , perishing ,with tread damage.

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

Power steering feed pipes corroding

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S brake pads getting low -- Discs corroding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear N/S & O/S sill end plates , wheel arches corroding.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S --upper and lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S tyres perishing -- Pressures seem low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Repairs carried out to N/S & O/S sills -- Both rear sill area corroding.

Sign of corrosion both N/S & O/S rear sill drop plates

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 75,870 miles

Front N/S & O/S inner brake pads seem low.-- Discs wearing.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower suspension arms corroding. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion rear suspension and hub components

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Chassis rail repaired

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge , perishing ,with tread damage.

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

Power steering feed pipes corroding

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S brake pads getting low -- Discs corroding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear N/S & O/S sill end plates , wheel arches corroding.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S --upper and lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S tyres perishing -- Pressures seem low. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Repairs carried out to N/S & O/S sills -- Both rear sill area corroding.

Sign of corrosion both N/S & O/S rear sill drop plates

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 73,696 miles

Front N/S & O/S Brake discs wearing -- O/S pitted.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion rear hub and suspension components.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge slightly and perishing.

Offside Front Tyre perishing slightly

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

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

Rear Anti roll bar corroding

Rear N/S & O/S brake discs corroding --pads wearing

Rear N/S & O/S rear inner wheel arches corroding -- recommend attention.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Repairs carried out to both N/S & O/S Sills and O/S/F chassis rail.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 72,336 miles

Exhaust corroding -- slight leak from centre section.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pads seem low

Front N/S & O/S tyre pressures seem low.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion rear hub and suspension components.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge and perishing slightly.

Offside Front Tyre Perishing slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes discs corroding -- pads getting low.

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S corroding

Rear N/S & O/S sill drop plates and inner wheel arches corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Repairs carried out to both outer sills and O/S/F suspension mount.

Steering rack slightly damp.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 10 May 2023 72,336 miles

Exhaust corroding -- slight leak from centre section.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pads seem low

Front N/S & O/S tyre pressures seem low.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower Arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General corrosion rear hub and suspension components.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge and perishing slightly.

Offside Front Tyre Perishing slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes discs corroding -- pads getting low.

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S corroding

Rear N/S & O/S sill drop plates and inner wheel arches corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Repairs carried out to both outer sills and O/S/F suspension mount.

Steering rack slightly damp.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 19 May 2022 70,977 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding.

Exhaust system corroding.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front N/S & O/S inner brake pads seem low. --O/S Disc corroding .

Power steering feed pipes corroding.

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S brake pads getting low -- discs corroding.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S -- Upper and lower . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Repair to O/S/F subframe mount covered in underseal.

Repairs to both rear lower sills covered with under seal.--- N/S & O/S sill drop-plates corroding slightly.

Sign of corrosion front and rear subframes.

Small stone-chips in windscreen.

Steering rack slightly damp.

Tyre pressures seen low.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 68,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs wearing and corroding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside lower sill corroding / both rear wheel arches corroding

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion front and rear subframes and suspension arms / rear antiroll bar corroding

slight corrosion rear sill drop plates

spare tyre pressure low

Fail 28 Jan 2021 68,914 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing has sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs wearing and corroding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside lower sill corroding / both rear wheel arches corroding

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion front and rear subframes and suspension arms / rear antiroll bar corroding

slight corrosion rear sill drop plates

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Feb 2020 67,957 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear sill drop plates corroding

both rear wheel arches corroding

exhaust corroding

general corrosion front and rear suspension arms / signs of corrosion subframes

spare tyre pressure low

Fail 28 Jan 2020 67,952 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper smearing

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake reading fluctuating slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear sill drop plates corroding

both rear wheel arches corroding

exhaust corroding

general corrosion front and rear suspension arms / signs of corrosion subframes

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,578 miles

Exhaust , mounts and joints corroding

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose collars (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Uneven application / release ( 25) , brake discs corroding and wearing (1.2.1 (c))

Sign of corrosion rear hub components

Sign of slight corrosion front chassis rails by subframe mounts

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both top and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 65,578 miles

Exhaust , mounts and joints corroding

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Brake hose collars (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Uneven application / release ( 25) , brake discs corroding and wearing (1.2.1 (c))

Sign of corrosion rear hub components

Sign of slight corrosion front chassis rails by subframe mounts

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both top and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,105 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dash partly illuminated

power steering pipes corroding

rear exhaust joint corroding

slight corrosion sill end plates

spare tyre pressure low

Fail 22 Jan 2018 64,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dash partly illuminated

power steering pipes corroding

rear exhaust joint corroding

slight corrosion sill end plates

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 3 Feb 2017 61,578 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 61,578 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 59,492 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 57,760 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

engine undertray fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 55,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 55,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 51,669 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 51,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

o/s wiper splitting & smearing

Pass 31 Jan 2012 46,559 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,450 miles

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

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,871 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 29,871 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 21,802 miles

front brake pads wearing low (inner pad)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,775 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 18,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 17,033 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WF03 HYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 WF03 HYX, 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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WF03 HYX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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