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WL03 EVY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,683 mi
Last recorded98,683 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 EVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 98,683 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen has a sun screen along the top not causing adverse visibility

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front boots not severely deteriorated but aging (5.3.4 (b) (i))

power steering pipes showing corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2025 98,683 miles

Exhaust noisy Non standard exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen has a sun screen along the top not causing adverse visibility

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front boots not severely deteriorated but aging (5.3.4 (b) (i))

power steering pipes showing corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2024 90,293 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both possibly modified (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

non standard exhaust

underside of body covered in underseal

Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,683 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four have light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general light underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2023 81,683 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four have light perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general light underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2018 80,017 miles

general suspension component light corrosion

undertrays fitted obscuring full underside inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2017 79,988 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,488 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill panel corroded through

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,339 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

various suspension parts light corroded front and back

Pass 16 Jul 2014 75,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 75,156 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,467 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 72,432 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,004 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 50,250 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,136 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,208 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 32,605 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2007 19,581 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 19,054 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 16,075 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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WL03 EVY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WL03 EVY, 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 EVY registered?

WL03 EVY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for WL03 EVY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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