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WP03 WFD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,733 mi
Last recorded106,733 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 WFD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 106,733 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 106,704 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 106,207 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 106,166 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 106,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 106,105 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 101,828 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,454 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 92,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 84,295 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 78,753 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 70,695 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 61,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 54,169 miles

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

outer sill areas corroding

Pass 20 May 2011 45,810 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,323 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 39,010 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 39,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,711 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 22,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 22,125 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 13,229 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 WFD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WFD, 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 WFD registered?

WP03 WFD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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