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WF03 UDU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,310 mi
Last recorded103,310 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 UDU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 103,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside covered by underseal

Pass 3 Sep 2023 98,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion mark outer sill both side

under covered by underseal

Fail 3 Sep 2023 98,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

corrosion mark outer sill both side

under covered by underseal

Pass 14 Sep 2022 93,518 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONTS UPPER O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REARS UPPER & LOWER O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 93,518 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONTS UPPER O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REARS UPPER & LOWER O/S N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILLS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 85,801 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sill & offside rear inner under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill & Nearside Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,702 miles

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER UNDER SILLS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 76,701 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER UNDER SILLS O/S N/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 61,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 61,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 49,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear no plate deteriorated,faded

Fail 11 Apr 2018 49,456 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear no plate deteriorated,faded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,187 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Offside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,020 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 44,107 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 44,107 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 42,551 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,595 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,996 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,922 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 34,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside brake disc corroded on the inner edge offside brake disc corroded on the inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,506 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,521 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 20,191 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 14,574 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 UDU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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