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WJI 1408

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,490 mi
Last recorded74,490 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 1408
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 74,490 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 72,152 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 69,033 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 62,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 61,920 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 61,920 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 61,617 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 61,443 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 60,263 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,582 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 56,559 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 54,862 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 52,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 52,400 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,532 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 47,491 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,978 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 44,971 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 42,355 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 42,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,613 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,002 miles

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

rear inner brake pads getting low

slight binding on n/s rear wheel

slight side to side play in handbrake lever

Pass 29 Nov 2007 30,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,813 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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WJI 1408 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJI 1408, 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 WJI 1408 registered?

WJI 1408 is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is WJI 1408 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJI 1408 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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