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WP03 GLF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,942 mi
Last recorded59,942 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 GLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 59,942 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides + images just acceptable at time of test! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 59,942 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides + images just acceptable at time of test! (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker from screen

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides - upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2025 59,016 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened some in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,012 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 58,999 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both rear inner sills corroded

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 57,164 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 57,148 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,622 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2018 56,607 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2017 51,562 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 45,687 miles

Corrosion to suspension components and sills

Offside front tyre tread depth worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,038 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 43,028 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear tyre has a nail

Pass 24 Jun 2014 38,236 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 35,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre outer wall damage but no sign of cords or a bulge

Pass 31 May 2012 29,555 miles

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

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 May 2011 24,168 miles

Front discs corroding

Pass 27 May 2010 20,043 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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 4 Jun 2009 16,997 miles

all four brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 23 Aug 2007 13,536 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 13,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 10,553 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 GLF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GLF, 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 WP03 GLF registered?

WP03 GLF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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