CarVerify

Free Car Check

WP03 WEK

2003 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,079 mi
Last recorded96,079 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda 258,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 WEK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 96,079 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 96,079 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 94,703 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 94,703 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 92,699 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 90,251 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2021 87,270 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 87,270 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 86,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 82,308 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 79,443 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 76,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 May 2017 76,520 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking pump area (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,689 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Fail 16 Jun 2016 71,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inside edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,043 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 66,043 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 May 2014 59,986 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,144 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 53,662 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 49,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,841 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 45,283 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,448 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,621 miles

Coolant leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 24,398 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
Full Mazda 2 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WP03 WEK is a 2003 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2003 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 58,888 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 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP03 WEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WP03 WEK?

You can check the full history of WP03 WEK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WP03 WEK registered?

WP03 WEK is a 2003 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is WP03 WEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP03 WEK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WP03 WEK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WP03 WEK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.