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WL03 EVK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

57,400 mi
Last recorded57,400 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 EVK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 57,400 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 57,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 54,395 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passengers Front Chassi Leg/Drivers Rear inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 45,782 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 45,670 miles

light corrosion to o/s/r sill

light corrosion to suspension components

Fail 17 Aug 2020 45,670 miles

Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

light corrosion to o/s/r sill

light corrosion to suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,910 miles

light corrosion to o/s sill

light corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f ball joint dust cover deterioating

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 8 Aug 2019 44,910 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

light corrosion to o/s sill

light corrosion to suspension components

o/s/f ball joint dust cover deterioating

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2018 44,100 miles

light corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension

Fail 16 Jul 2018 44,100 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

light corrosion to underside of vehicle suspension

Pass 19 Jul 2017 42,263 miles

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

light corrosion to wishbones

Fail 17 Jul 2017 42,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened top (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

light corrosion to wishbones

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,887 miles

light corrosion to o/s and n/s front suspension wishbones

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear suspension wishbones

rear number plate faded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 40,887 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

light corrosion to o/s and n/s front suspension wishbones

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear suspension wishbones

rear number plate faded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,501 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion to suspension

Fail 16 Jul 2015 39,501 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light corrosion to suspension

Pass 15 Jul 2014 37,638 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 37,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 36,639 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 35,308 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 34,021 miles

rear number plate fading

Pass 5 May 2010 32,682 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 29,312 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 24,769 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 24,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,901 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,428 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 15,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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WL03 EVK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WL03 EVK, 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 WL03 EVK registered?

WL03 EVK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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