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WP03 WEJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,325 mi
Last recorded90,325 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 90,325 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 82,954 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 82,124 miles

o/s/f n/s/f + o/s/r n/s/r wishbones corroding

small chips on windscreen

tailpipe baffles loose

Fail 11 Apr 2024 82,111 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f n/s/f + o/s/r n/s/r wishbones corroding

small chips on windscreen

tailpipe baffles loose

Fail 19 Feb 2024 82,100 miles

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

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

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

o/s n/s/f +o/s n/s/r suspension wishbones corroding

small chips on windscreen

tailpipe baffles loose

Pass 17 Feb 2023 80,629 miles

(all four rear wishbones showing surface corrosion)

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

o/s n/s wishbones showing surface corrosion

small chips on window screen

tailpipe baffles loose

Fail 27 Jan 2023 80,620 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

all four rear wishbones showing surface corrosion

o/s n/s/f wishbones showing surface corrosion

small chips on windscreen

tailpipe baffles loose

Pass 30 Nov 2021 71,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all front and rear suspension arms showing surface corrosion

exhaust tailpipe baffles could be loose?

o/s n/s/ outer sills showing corrosion where previously welded

small chips on windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2021 71,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper inop (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear sills have been welded slight corrosion ...front and rear suspension components have slight corrosion ..

exhaust back box vibrates ,,,

Pass 8 Oct 2020 63,689 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded

The nearside and offside headlight dipped beam output is reduced

The nearside and offside rear outer sills are corroding where previously welded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,179 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 8 Jul 2019 58,179 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,474 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 47,398 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 46,187 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer cill (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 45,010 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 35,500 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 32,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 32,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 31,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,722 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 30,367 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 30,358 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 28,198 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 27,140 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 27,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre size 205/45r16 83w

Pass 12 Jun 2007 22,384 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 WEJ 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 WEJ, 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 WEJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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