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WG52 RCV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,524 mi
Last recorded49,524 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 RCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 49,524 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule fronts and rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

sills,chassis and front wings corroded

suspension and steering componants corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 49,246 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General surface corrosion of vehicle underside & components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 48,764 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 48,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 48,429 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 48,299 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 48,299 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded suspension (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside upper & lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 47,692 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 47,690 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg holed by Anti-Roll bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis leg corroded by Anti-Roll bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 47,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

various corrosion on majority of the suspension components

Fail 23 Jul 2019 47,123 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

various corrosion on majority of the suspension components

Pass 25 Jul 2018 46,067 miles

Offside Parking brake effort low

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 42,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 40,154 miles

Nearside Rear Sill in poor Condition

Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,414 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 33,711 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 30,286 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 26,502 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,502 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,296 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 20,313 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 20,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 18,290 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 18,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Advise:- All tyres cracking in between tread..?

Pass 5 Aug 2008 14,805 miles

N/S REAR TYRE CUT ON INSIDE

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,125 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,671 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 RCV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 WG52 RCV, 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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WG52 RCV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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