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WG52 VEM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

128,477 mi
Last recorded128,477 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 VEM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 128,477 miles

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

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

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

suspension components have signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2024 122,829 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 122,824 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 116,581 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 116,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,526 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 111,464 miles

Driver's airbag missing After market steering wheel fitted (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 106,346 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,154 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 90,964 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 90,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,525 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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 80,673 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 72,106 miles

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

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

Wear to front anti-roll bar n/s link.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,106 miles

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

Wear to front anti-roll bar n/s link.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,745 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 55,745 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2011 54,497 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,702 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 51,967 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,377 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 46,628 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 46,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,146 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,975 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 VEM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VEM, 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 VEM registered?

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

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