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WV03 FSS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

104,416 mi
Last recorded104,416 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 FSS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 104,416 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 104,329 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panelling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 102,095 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 100,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 98,291 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 95,523 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 95,522 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 93,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. + system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle and suspension components extensively corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,986 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 90,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 90,792 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,268 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,268 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 89,745 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 8,974 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer body sills (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,962 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 88,961 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2014 85,130 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 85,130 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear outer sills corroded

engine man light on

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,202 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 79,202 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 73,175 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition outersurface rusting

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,175 miles

nearside rear brake disc in poor condition outersurface rusting

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,631 miles

nearside rear brake disc rusty in poor condition

Fail 4 Jan 2011 68,606 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside rear brake disc rusty in poor condition

Pass 31 Dec 2009 63,613 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 58,169 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on the tread

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 58,169 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on the tread

Pass 29 Nov 2007 50,616 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 50,440 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,585 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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WV03 FSS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 WV03 FSS, 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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WV03 FSS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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