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WN03 XPJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

43,342 mi
Last recorded43,342 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 XPJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 43,342 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake high

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2025 43,123 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake high

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2024 42,407 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake high

undertray covered in aircon dye

Pass 25 May 2023 42,107 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 42,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to pit on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 41,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to pit on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 40,754 miles

Air con dye on under tray

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 40,310 miles

Front Suspension arms rusty

Front Suspension arms rusty

Nearside Rear of outer sill rusty

Offside Rear of outer sill rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 40,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Suspension arms rusty

Front Suspension arms rusty

Nearside Rear of outer sill rusty

Offside Rear of outer sill rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 39,957 miles

engine oil leak

front brake disc are in poor condition

n/s and o/s rear outer sills are rusty and weak but not holed

Pass 15 May 2017 39,681 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 37,843 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 36,468 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 35,809 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 35,429 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 33,589 miles

needs wipers

Pass 13 May 2011 31,382 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,724 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 27,545 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 24,731 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,819 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 17,237 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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WN03 XPJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for WN03 XPJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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