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WV03 FSX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

95,271 mi
Last recorded95,271 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 FSX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 95,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

O/s outer sill, n/s front wing, n/s front chassis leg, n/s front and both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 94,519 miles

O/s outer sill, o/s rear boot floor and both front chassis legs corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2025 94,518 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

O/s outer sill, o/s rear boot floor and both front chassis legs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing o/s outer sill rear floor pan o/s rear inner wheel arch and both quadrants all corroded

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

Offside Front Floor and o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Wiper

Fail 28 Feb 2024 93,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

N/s front outer wing, o/s outer sill o/s rear floor pan,o/s rear inner wheel arch and both rear quadrants all corroded

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

O/s front floor and o/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed.

O/s wiper

Pass 11 Mar 2023 91,837 miles

Nearside Front Wing behind wheel arch corroded

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 91,837 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wing behind wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc & pads have signs of getting hot

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 90,470 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 90,455 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 89,431 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 89,430 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,315 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 88,304 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,175 miles

Both rear outer sills heavily corroded

Front inner chassis legs starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,594 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 83,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 83,936 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,609 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre lightly perishing

Fail 1 Nov 2016 80,388 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front tyre lightly perishing

Pass 10 Nov 2015 77,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Off side front tyre inner side wall lightly perishing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 74,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Off side front tyre lightly perishing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 69,059 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 64,645 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 58,360 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 48,471 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 41,429 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,257 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,037 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 FSX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 WV03 FSX, 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 FSX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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