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AP03 WCA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,257 mi
Last recorded98,257 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 WCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2017 98,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

General corrosion to under vehicle components

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 93,097 miles

General corrosion to underside components

Offside Rear Heavy perishing and cracking of tyre rubber

Offside front tyre slight perishing and cracking of rubber

Previous repairs to both outer sills at rear

Very little park lever reserve travel

Fail 4 Aug 2016 93,097 miles

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

General corrosion to underside components

Offside Rear Heavy perishing and cracking of tyre rubber

Offside front tyre slight perishing and cracking of rubber

Previous repairs to both outer sills at rear

Very little park lever reserve travel

Pass 14 Aug 2015 86,522 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2014 80,783 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,306 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,510 miles

exhaust coroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 73,361 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no 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.B.7)

exhaust coroded

Pass 11 Aug 2011 68,752 miles

Front discs slightly worn and corroded

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,949 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

outer sills rusting Rear

Pass 8 Aug 2009 53,899 miles

front discs pitted

rear discs slight wear

Fail 7 Aug 2009 53,880 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front discs pitted

rear discs slight wear

Pass 18 Aug 2008 47,522 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 37,353 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,045 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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AP03 WCA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AP03 WCA, 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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AP03 WCA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 2003.

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