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WG03 ZWL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

79,351 mi
Last recorded79,351 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 79,351 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 76,500 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 76,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 73,843 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside Rear Inner sill rusted

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

Nearside Front Inner chassis rusted

Fail 19 Aug 2023 73,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner chassis rusted

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner sill rusted

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2022 71,119 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 71,119 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 68,083 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill very rusty

Nearside Rear suspension arms very rusty

Offside Rear Outer sill very rusty

Offside Rear sub frame arms very rusty

Rear sub frame very rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2021 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill very rusty

Nearside Rear suspension arms very rusty

Offside Rear Outer sill very rusty

Offside Rear sub frame arms very rusty

Rear sub frame very rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,280 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 65,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 62,266 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 58,943 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 56,317 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,991 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,462 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,618 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 45,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,919 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,901 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,538 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,289 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 31,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear discs scored and pitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 26,601 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 19,848 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,364 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 17,875 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 15,712 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,712 miles

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

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 ZWL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

WG03 ZWL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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