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WP03 UCF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,860 mi
Last recorded78,860 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 UCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 78,860 miles

EML on

Pass 19 Nov 2024 78,237 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 78,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 75,036 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 75,036 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 74,615 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 74,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 70,462 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,454 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 66,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 66,779 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 61,680 miles

all tyres starting to crack and perish - tyres are date stamped 2006

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,258 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on tread edges

offside front and both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 22 Aug 2017 60,258 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on tread edges

offside front and both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 60,231 miles

rear brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing thin

offside front tyre perished

Fail 31 Aug 2016 60,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin

offside front tyre perished

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2015 60,127 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 60,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad connection (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 60,098 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offfside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,098 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offfside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Aug 2013 59,725 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all tyres perishing

Fail 4 Aug 2013 59,725 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2011 55,432 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 52,190 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 52,187 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 50,099 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,758 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 30,177 miles

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

all tyres worn

rear tyres perished

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 UCF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 UCF, 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 UCF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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