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AU03 WVX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,902 mi
Last recorded156,902 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 WVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2024 156,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 152,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 152,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake requires attention

Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,332 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 120,398 miles

Front wings corroded

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

wipers deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2019 108,583 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyre treads getting low

some corrosion at rear of nearside outer sill

Fail 15 Feb 2019 108,583 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyre treads getting low

some corrosion at rear of nearside outer sill

Pass 16 Feb 2018 100,407 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyre treads getting low

some corrosion around front of offside outer sill

Fail 16 Feb 2018 100,407 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front sidelamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyre treads getting low

some corrosion around front of offside outer sill

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,271 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 92,271 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 83,414 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded edges

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 83,414 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded edges

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside outer sill corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,296 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front wheel slightly stiffer to turn by hand than offside

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded edges

Fail 3 Mar 2015 77,295 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

nearside rear brake disc corroded edges

Pass 7 Feb 2014 67,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside front wheel slighty stiff to turn by hand

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion on edge

offside front tyre bald on stepped edge

offside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

rear inner brake pads looking thin

Fail 5 Mar 2013 59,053 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre worn down to wear bands

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,053 miles

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside rear tyre worn down to wear bands

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 55,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight deteroiration on nearside front tyre

Slight deteroiration on offside front tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 53,755 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,684 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,897 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,979 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 14,862 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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AU03 WVX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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