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WP03 GKE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,996 mi
Last recorded43,996 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 GKE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 43,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 43,969 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 43,834 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 43,832 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,354 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 43,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 43,319 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective nuts and circlips corroded away (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective nut and split pin corroded away (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,909 miles

heavey corrosion on suspension units

n/s/r outer sill corroded not holed

Fail 15 Jul 2014 41,909 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

heavey corrosion on suspension units

n/s/r outer sill corroded not holed

Pass 2 Jul 2013 39,460 miles

corrosion on both outer sills at rear not holed

corrosion on inside of rear brake discs

Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on both outer sills not holed

corrosion on fron t and rear suspension arms

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,329 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 32,329 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,049 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 30,049 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,505 miles

both rear brake discs corroded around inner edges require changing shortly

Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,212 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,588 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 15,113 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 15,113 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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WP03 GKE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WP03 GKE, 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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WP03 GKE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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