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WF03 SXU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,477 mi
Last recorded58,477 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 SXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 58,477 miles

All suspension corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2026 58,477 miles

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

All suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2025 58,447 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 58,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 58,396 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 58,145 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,823 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,429 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 56,609 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 54,974 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 54,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,525 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 45,177 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 35,905 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,695 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 32,287 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 29,010 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 27,435 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 25,365 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,115 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,269 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 11,692 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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WF03 SXU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SXU, 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 WF03 SXU registered?

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

Is WF03 SXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF03 SXU shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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