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WP03 MYU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

52,418 mi
Last recorded52,418 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 MYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 52,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 48,975 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 48,972 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2023 45,334 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 43,444 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 43,434 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 39,481 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 39,474 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 38,396 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 36,688 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 34,658 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 34,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,457 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 30,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner arch covers fitted

sills,chassis and underside of carrusted but not holed.all suspension arm rusted

Fail 11 Jul 2014 30,806 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner arch covers fitted

sills,chassis and underside of carrusted but not holed.all suspension arm rusted

Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 28,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,562 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 26,028 miles

brake discs rusty on inner edge

chassis and suspension components starting to rust

Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,706 miles

all brake discs corroded all pads getting low

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,367 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 19,638 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,669 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 16,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 14,173 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 MYU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP03 MYU registered?

WP03 MYU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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