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AJ03 WTY

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,208 mi
Last recorded75,208 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 WTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,208 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 75,172 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside/ suspension components rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2017 72,598 miles

Body has slight corrosion complete underside of car (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 72,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) front to rear (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside to nearside across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion complete underside of car (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 72,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,141 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear brake pipe tocalliper slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear brake pipe from hose to calliperslightly corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 72,106 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear brake pipe tocalliper slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear brake pipe from hose to calliperslightly corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wiper blades split on ends

Pass 16 May 2012 66,247 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 61,295 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 61,295 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 56,850 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 51,550 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,428 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,970 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,047 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 WTY is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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