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WU03 KSJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

93,806 mi
Last recorded93,806 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 KSJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 93,806 miles

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

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 93,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 83,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 79,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front brake pads wearing low and discs scored and corroded

minor corrosion on all underside components and chassis

minor front exhaust blow

rear brake pads wearing low and discs scored and corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2022 74,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to rear suspension components

corrosion to rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion to offside front floor pan outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to offside rear inner sill outside prescribed area

Fail 4 Jul 2022 74,673 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 x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to chassis rails

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear suspension components

corrosion to rear wheel arches

heavy corrosion to offside front floor pan outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to offside rear inner sill outside prescribed area

Pass 14 May 2021 73,849 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Both rear tyres cracked in tread

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2021 73,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 71,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

suspension and steering components all showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 69,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear steering and suspension items showing signs of heavy surface corrosion

Fail 8 Mar 2018 69,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear steering and suspension items showing signs of heavy surface corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,046 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 68,039 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,706 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,644 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,697 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 54,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,215 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 47,215 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 38,270 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 38,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 29,427 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 29,427 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,508 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 26,508 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,139 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 24 Mar 2006 16,932 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 KSJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 KSJ, 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 WU03 KSJ registered?

WU03 KSJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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