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WF03 PYP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,470 mi
Last recorded68,470 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 68,470 miles

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

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

suspension components corroding

under - body corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2026 68,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail / above anti roll bar d-bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail / above anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

suspension components corroding

under - body corrosion

Pass 6 May 2025 68,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension components corroded.

Under body corrosion.

Pass 15 Apr 2024 67,896 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components corroded.

Fail 15 Apr 2024 67,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Disc has got hot and turned blue due to brake bind. (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2023 65,550 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms are showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion around water drain points (Underside) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 65,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms are showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion around water drain points (Underside) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 62,258 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 62,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 59,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 14 May 2019 53,865 miles

front brake pads approx. 75-80% worn

front tyres worn on outer edges

slight corrosion to rear of O/S sill

Pass 18 May 2018 49,601 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

rear of n/s outer sill corroded outside of a prescribed area

Fail 18 May 2018 49,601 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

rear of n/s outer sill corroded outside of a prescribed area

Pass 18 May 2017 45,912 miles

Front WIPER BLADES SMEAR SCREEN

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH WORN (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM SLIGHTLY BENT (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 42,527 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim INNER RIM (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,628 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 37,199 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 34,762 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 34,762 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 32,197 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 29,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 26,165 miles

unable to fully check front underbody

Pass 1 May 2009 23,520 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 20,739 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2007 17,839 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 13,727 miles

handbrake travel high

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 PYP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WF03 PYP, 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 PYP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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