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WP03 MZL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,509 mi
Last recorded89,509 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,509 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2024 89,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 ()

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 83,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 72,087 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 59,029 miles

front subframe and susp arms corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,069 miles

front subframe and susp arms corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 56,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by anti-roll bar mount(inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by anti-roll bar mount(inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front subframe and susp arms corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 53,598 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear lower and upper

Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,259 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear lower and upper

Pass 26 Feb 2018 47,380 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear lower and upper (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 43,103 miles

n/s & o/s rear outer sills coroding

Fail 8 Feb 2017 43,103 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s & o/s rear outer sills coroding

Pass 3 Dec 2015 40,128 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 19 Nov 2014 37,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,205 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 34,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 33,410 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,396 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

handbrake lever high

wipers smmearing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 22,580 miles

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 20 Jul 2009 17,126 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 13,910 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 13,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 10,085 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 10,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 7,335 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 MZL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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