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WG03 CXF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

52,959 mi
Last recorded52,959 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 CXF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 52,959 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 52,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 52,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 48,900 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Jun 2024 48,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Jun 2023 46,036 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 46,034 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2022 42,933 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 42,911 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 41,805 miles

Both headlights cloudy

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2019 41,805 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both headlights cloudy

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 40,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced generates poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced generates poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Rear advise : rear tyres aged / perished

Pass 1 Apr 2017 38,696 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated, but not exposing ply or cords

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 36,612 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall deteriorated, but not exposing ply or cords

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Apr 2015 34,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 33,045 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 33,027 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,643 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,143 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,848 miles

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

both front upper tca arm bushs deteriorated slightly.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 19,650 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2009 17,198 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 25 Apr 2009 17,198 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 28 May 2008 14,483 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 14,483 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 10,809 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 8,020 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 CXF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WG03 CXF, 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 CXF registered?

WG03 CXF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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