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WG03 AVE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,251 mi
Last recorded52,251 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 AVE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 52,251 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 52,036 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 49,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 18 Mar 2024 49,709 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 29 Mar 2023 48,609 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 48,608 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 47,103 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 47,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 42,940 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 42,931 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades not clearing the screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick below limit and brake binding badly this side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 39,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,374 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 31,269 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front windscreen wipers deteriorated, still clears.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 31,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front windscreen wipers deteriorated, still clears.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,125 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,860 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front windscreen wipers deteriorated, still clears.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 25,465 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,978 miles

all 4 tyres perrished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 18,291 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,356 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 15,515 miles

all tyres starting to perrish

Pass 29 Mar 2010 14,320 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,177 miles

All tyre treads perished and cracking.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,617 miles

All tyres perished slightly.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 2,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 2,398 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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WG03 AVE 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 80.8%.

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 WG03 AVE, 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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What year was WG03 AVE registered?

WG03 AVE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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