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WM03 JHY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

82,053 mi
Last recorded82,053 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 JHY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 82,053 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/ floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/ floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill / floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 13 Feb 2025 81,352 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 79,358 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Aug 2023 79,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 75,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,723 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 70,483 miles

General suspension component corrosion

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 69,120 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,061 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 58,404 miles

Both rear outer cills corroded

Front and Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,080 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,194 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,101 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,469 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,821 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edge's

Pass 6 Aug 2009 16,089 miles

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

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)

tyres wearing on edges slightly

Fail 5 Aug 2009 16,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

both front inner discs surface heavily corroded close to limits

both front tyres badly age cracking

both rear tyre treads wearing low

exhaust corroded at joints and mounts

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,562 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 9,456 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 9,456 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 7,370 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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WM03 JHY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WM03 JHY, 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 WM03 JHY registered?

WM03 JHY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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