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WG03 VXM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

47,832 mi
Last recorded47,832 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 VXM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 47,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 47,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,263 miles

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Oct 2024 47,253 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,584 miles

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 46,169 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

high levels of under body corrosion,

Pass 27 Sep 2021 45,020 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightley

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2021 45,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightley

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2020 43,744 miles

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,782 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2018 40,711 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 38,556 miles

lots of underside surface corrosion to body and suspension components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 35,785 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 33,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear sill rusty

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 33,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear sill rusty

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 32,021 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,048 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,345 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 26,314 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,446 miles

front discs inner faces excessvly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2010 24,446 miles

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

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

front discs inner faces excessvly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2010 23,827 miles

front and rear suspention wishbones corrodeing

front disc rusty on edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 20,638 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 17,898 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 9,240 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 VXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc 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 VXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG03 VXM registered?

WG03 VXM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is WG03 VXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG03 VXM shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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