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2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,135 mi
Last recorded77,135 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 WLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 77,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in undereal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassi covered in underseal front to back

Fail 20 Mar 2025 77,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in undereal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassi covered in underseal front to back

Pass 15 Mar 2024 75,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 73,765 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,917 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Outer sills starting to corrode (both sides

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box flange corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2020 70,496 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 69,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,278 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Mar 2018 67,278 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,189 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 65,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 62,500 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 62,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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 9 Mar 2015 59,685 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,709 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly , unable to fully assess in brake roller due to lsd being present

Pass 11 Mar 2013 54,693 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,017 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 45,283 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)

both front brake discs corroded inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2010 38,085 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,936 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 24,377 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 24,377 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,001 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,403 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 WLK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WLK, 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 WLK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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