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WR03 LTV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

105,476 mi
Last recorded105,476 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 LTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 105,476 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 105,114 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Wing panel corroded

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 104,360 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 103,978 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 103,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Wing panel/sill area corroded

Nearside Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Wing panel/sill area corroded

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in 'Zone A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 102,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished/cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 102,803 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perished/cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 102,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak Radiatior hase has very slight weep

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 102,052 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 102,021 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Bolt on wing corroded

Nearside Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant hose weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential/axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 100,655 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 100,603 miles

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

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Won't release under load (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 99,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under anti-roll bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill, in front of rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under anti-roll bar mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 97,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between back box and centre section (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 20 Jul 2015 96,366 miles

Centre Front Bracket securing rear lambda sensor wire corroded off but wire not fouling vehicle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust box bracket between box and curve in pipe corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear disks corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 93,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear disks corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,047 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,546 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 80,540 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 75,340 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 69,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,808 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 65,138 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,138 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 56,820 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 51,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,358 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,753 miles

slight damage to front windscreen.surface corrosion on rear brake discs .

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 LTV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 WR03 LTV, 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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WR03 LTV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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