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WN03 OZM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

92,459 mi
Last recorded92,459 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 OZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 92,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 92,458 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 91,960 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded underneath engine steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear torsion bar corroded

front to back under body corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 91,960 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded underneath engine steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear torsion bar corroded

front to back under body corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,888 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 88,425 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides near anti roll bar D bushes mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 87,355 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 85,581 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)

Pass 24 May 2016 83,495 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 82,896 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 82,356 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 77,999 miles

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Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,991 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 67,991 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,392 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 57,165 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 57,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 48,201 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,040 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,758 miles

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

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

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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WN03 OZM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 WN03 OZM, 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 WN03 OZM registered?

WN03 OZM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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