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WP03 MZD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,731 mi
Last recorded70,731 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 MZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 70,731 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 67,656 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 64,819 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 63,016 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,279 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 57,745 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,283 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 51,699 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 47,183 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 45,266 miles

1.Corrosion on rear brake discs. 2.N/S/F Wiper blade splitting. 3.Corrosion developing on o/s/r sill corner.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 45,266 miles

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

1.Corrosion on rear brake discs. 2.N/S/F Wiper blade splitting. 3.Corrosion developing on o/s/r sill corner.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,106 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,660 miles

Both rear sills corroded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,798 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,457 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 38,533 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,722 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 32,219 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,119 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 16 Jun 2006 22,410 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 MZD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WP03 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

WP03 MZD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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The MOT history for WP03 MZD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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