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WR03 MOF

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

130,168 mi
Last recorded130,168 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 130,168 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 129,553 miles

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 127,656 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 127,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 125,263 miles

advised front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Mar 2022 125,263 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advised front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 1 Mar 2021 123,010 miles

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

advised offsdie front anti roll bar link arm rubbers starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Mar 2021 123,010 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

advised offsdie front anti roll bar link arm rubbers starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jan 2020 119,483 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 119,483 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 115,155 miles

All suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2018 111,123 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 111,120 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

eml on

Pass 17 Jun 2016 110,602 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 110,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 107,209 miles

advise rusting on all disc slight bind on rear advise brake service

Pass 15 Mar 2014 101,439 miles

slight rusting on brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2013 97,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 93,561 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)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn low outer edges.

Pass 3 May 2011 91,075 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2011 90,850 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 83,110 miles

o/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2009 75,012 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 74,935 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 65,729 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill starting to corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2007 55,858 miles

Nearside 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 Front 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 28 Apr 2006 43,773 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 MOF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MOF, 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 MOF registered?

WR03 MOF is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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