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WL03 LWE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

28,171 mi
Last recorded28,171 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 LWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 28,171 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 26,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 25,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 23,484 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 22,905 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 21,691 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 18,410 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,799 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 15,325 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 13,510 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 10,245 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 6,056 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 6,001 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 5,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 5,792 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 5,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 5,630 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 5,409 miles

Nearside front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2010 4,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 4,444 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 3,929 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2009 3,929 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2008 3,540 miles

underbody corroded(advise a waxoil treatment)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 3,017 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 2,468 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 LWE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LWE, 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 LWE registered?

WL03 LWE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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