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WG52 GMU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,641 mi
Last recorded104,641 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 GMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 104,641 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 104,620 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top wish bone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 101,136 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 101,136 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 94,838 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 94,739 miles

Central Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel travel on hand brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,303 miles

Rear General slight corrosion on rear suspension. O/S & N/S

Pass 10 Jul 2021 77,549 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 69,004 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 68,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 63,264 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 63,264 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,561 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 55,028 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 55,028 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 51,672 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 43,340 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 30,199 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 30,199 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,200 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front tyres cracking in side walls

Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,388 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 17,180 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,696 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 14,307 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 13,061 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 11,432 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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WG52 GMU 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 76.9%.

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 WG52 GMU, 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 WG52 GMU registered?

WG52 GMU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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