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WR03 MMX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,610 mi
Last recorded36,610 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR03 MMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 36,610 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 35,848 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 35,648 miles

Front all suspension components corroded but not weakened.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear all suspension components corroded but not weakened.

Fail 13 Jun 2023 35,646 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroding away (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front all suspension components corroded but not weakened.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear all suspension components corroded but not weakened.

Pass 6 Nov 2021 35,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 35,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 33,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 33,326 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,839 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Fail 23 Mar 2018 32,839 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,173 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 31,367 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2016 31,367 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 30,233 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,248 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 28,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,235 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,769 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,083 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 22,415 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 22,415 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 20,804 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 18,692 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,505 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 MMX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

WR03 MMX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2003.

Is WR03 MMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR03 MMX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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