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WJ03 ZYB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,348 mi
Last recorded92,348 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 ZYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 92,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 92,341 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 89,711 miles

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

undertray fitted to front of vehicle difficult to check chassis

Fail 27 Apr 2023 89,705 miles

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

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

undertray fitted to front of vehicle difficult to check chassis

Pass 5 May 2022 87,154 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 87,154 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 83,413 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,296 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,069 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 77,058 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,332 miles

both outer sills has slight corrosion

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2017 71,166 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s outer sills has slight corrosion

parts of under vehicle has slight rust

Pass 25 Feb 2016 68,869 miles

o/s outer sill has slight corrosion

slight rust under vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,431 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 67,431 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,591 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 52,565 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 52,565 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,019 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,463 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,160 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,907 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 26,597 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 26,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,482 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 17,112 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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WJ03 ZYB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 WJ03 ZYB, 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 WJ03 ZYB registered?

WJ03 ZYB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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