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WP03 WEH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

72,111 mi
Last recorded72,111 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 72,111 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2025 69,931 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

UNDER SIDE SURFACE CORROSION EVIDENT

Fail 24 Mar 2025 69,931 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

UNDER SIDE SURFACE CORROSION EVIDENT

Pass 8 Mar 2024 68,309 miles

Heavy under body sealer applied

Surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension parts

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 68,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Heavy under body sealer applied

Surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension parts

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 67,667 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 67,666 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 67,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 67,259 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 65,905 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 64,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 62,476 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 62,476 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 60,087 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,367 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 51,439 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,379 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 46,964 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 40,901 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,500 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,971 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,165 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 14,145 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WEH 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 84%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH registered?

WP03 WEH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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