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WU03 KPV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

127,873 mi
Last recorded127,873 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 KPV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 127,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged driven whilst flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 124,525 miles

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

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

Suspect offside rear tyre has been run flat

Fail 13 Feb 2025 124,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspect offside rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 21 Feb 2024 120,142 miles

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

Suspect at some point offside rear tyre has been run deflated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 120,138 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspect at some point offside rear tyre has been run deflated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 115,538 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 115,538 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 111,397 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 109,130 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 109,130 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 107,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre & rear exhaust corroded & weak

Fail 20 Feb 2020 107,817 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

centre & rear exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 25 Feb 2019 102,102 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 102,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 98,112 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 98,111 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,753 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,644 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 84,644 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 76,464 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,415 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,923 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,295 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,744 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,983 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 37,983 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,869 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,601 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 19,047 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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WU03 KPV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 WU03 KPV, 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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WU03 KPV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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