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WG03 CXE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,780 mi
Last recorded104,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 CXE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 104,780 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

general underside condition is very corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 104,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 103,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 102,151 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 102,151 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 100,875 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes painted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 96,862 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 96,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside side sills corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 96,089 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 95,472 miles

Front brake inner condition poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Cill corroded

Nearside Rear Metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Cill corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 94,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner condition poor

Pass 24 Apr 2014 91,533 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r outer cill corroded

o/s/r outer cill corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2014 91,533 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r outer cill corroded

o/s/r outer cill corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 83,972 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,969 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Oct 2010 78,712 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 76,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 74,378 miles

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

parking brake lever has low reserve travel and may require adjustment

Pass 23 Oct 2007 71,935 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 70,494 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 70,494 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 62,369 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CXE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

WG03 CXE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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