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WG03 XHW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,071 mi
Last recorded160,071 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 XHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 160,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 160,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor Beside Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit 1.6 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 146,461 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 145,570 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 133,166 miles

nearside rear floor holed but not in a P A

Pass 6 Apr 2022 122,913 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 122,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 113,318 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 113,308 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 107,812 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded not considered excessive

Fail 14 Mar 2020 107,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded not considered excessive

Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 88,623 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,451 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,914 miles

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill but not yet considered excessive

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 83,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 78,379 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,601 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 76,516 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 68,760 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,732 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,554 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 44,112 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 44,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 XHW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

WG03 XHW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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