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WR03 LSL

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,637 mi
Last recorded125,637 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 LSL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 125,637 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 121,164 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 121,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 115,116 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 105,885 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2021 105,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,341 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 92,829 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSF and OSF chassis under wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,201 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,394 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,841 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 69,181 miles

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2015 69,181 miles

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

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2014 63,860 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 63,860 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,641 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 49,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 42,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

both floor to sill se4ctions corroding

front discs corroded

o/s steering arm slight play

Pass 7 Jun 2011 42,985 miles

front discs corroded

o/s steering arm slight play

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

both floor to sill se4ctions corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,312 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,575 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 30,310 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 24,903 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 18,258 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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WR03 LSL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WR03 LSL, 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 WR03 LSL registered?

WR03 LSL is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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