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WG52 LFR

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,048 mi
Last recorded53,048 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 LFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2026 53,048 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 51,459 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 51,425 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 51,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 50,677 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 49,986 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2019 48,547 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,004 miles

nearside front tyre cracking but not exposing ply cords

offside front tyre cracking but not exposing ply cords

Pass 31 Jan 2017 44,890 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 42,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 40,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 39,537 miles

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

rear axle mountings perrished and corroded

rear exhaust center to rear joint corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,897 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 37,524 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,935 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,981 miles

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

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

fuel flap hard to open

Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,681 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 28,073 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,336 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 11 Jan 2006 15,430 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 LFR is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

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

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