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WP03 MZG

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,607 mi
Last recorded38,607 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,607 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 34,210 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 32,808 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 32,808 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 28,938 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 28,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs in very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 24,928 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 24,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 19,005 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 19,002 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 16,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 15,668 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 15,496 miles

n/s mirror u/s

Pass 16 Feb 2015 14,717 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2015 14,717 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 13,625 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 13,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 11,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 10,889 miles

offside front and rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2012 10,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all four tyres heavily perished/split

Fail 14 Feb 2011 10,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyre treads seperating not quite down to cords

Pass 14 Feb 2011 10,484 miles

all four tyre treads seperating not quite down to cords

Pass 23 Feb 2010 10,126 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,401 miles

front tyre treads seperating not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 26 Feb 2008 9,197 miles

front wipers split but still clearing screen

n/s/f tyre has cracks in tread, no cords visable

o/s/f tyre had cracks in tread, no cords visable

Fail 16 Feb 2007 8,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 8,261 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 MZG is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

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

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