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WF03 UPB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,289 mi
Last recorded63,289 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 63,289 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface rust to o/s/f sill wing area

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2025 62,655 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 61,554 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 61,548 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 60,099 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to exhaust system

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Fail 30 May 2023 60,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected brake caliper (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to exhaust system

some surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 30 May 2022 58,114 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 55,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 53,155 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 53,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,038 miles

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

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2018 45,395 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 45,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,293 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 36,525 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 33,128 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,771 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

surface corrosion to suspension iron work

Pass 1 May 2013 26,582 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 26,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 23,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 21,690 miles

both front brake discs rusty on insides

Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,039 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,814 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,944 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 7,509 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 5,861 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 UPB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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