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WF03 TLX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

22,908 mi
Last recorded22,908 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 TLX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 22,908 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 22,888 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 22,887 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 22,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 22,618 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 22,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,370 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 22,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 21,571 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 21,559 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,501 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 18,759 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 14,407 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,646 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 8,204 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 6,063 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 4,726 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 3,084 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 TLX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 TLX, 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 TLX registered?

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

Is WF03 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF03 TLX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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