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AJ03 WTW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,245 mi
Last recorded87,245 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2019 87,245 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 70,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2018 70,683 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,696 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 53,696 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 53,541 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 22 Oct 2016 53,098 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

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

offside front & both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Oct 2016 53,098 miles

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front & both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,957 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner face

Fail 21 Oct 2015 49,957 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner face

Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,693 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,080 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 42,080 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,734 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 34,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,192 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 29,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 25,421 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 21,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,094 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 17,094 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 14,287 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 11,894 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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AJ03 WTW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AJ03 WTW, 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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AJ03 WTW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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