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AU03 WUX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,336 mi
Last recorded101,336 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 WUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 101,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing corroded & holed ( engine bay) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing corroded & holed (engine bay) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower bracket to wishbone corroded & holed - missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rear subframe mounting bracket corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both front side light blue tinge (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing to sill corroded & holed

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

Offside Front wing to sill corroded & holed

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

earth strap disconnected at rear

Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,325 miles

Nearside Front floor / inner sill corded & holed but not within mounting point

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

Offside Front floor / inner sill corded & holed but not within mounting point

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension arm s corded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 96,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened 2 x holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor / inner sill corded & holed but not within mounting point

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

Offside Front floor / inner sill corded & holed but not within mounting point

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 94,668 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 94,645 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 91,058 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,064 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,942 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 81,891 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 79,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,975 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,991 miles

Service brake - your vehicle has only just met the required service brake efficiency.Ii would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 75,689 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 75,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 73,188 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 70,248 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 67,463 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 60,940 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 60,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,468 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 43,122 miles

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

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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AU03 WUX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AU03 WUX, 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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AU03 WUX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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