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BD03 WTA

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,998 mi
Last recorded134,998 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 WTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2016 134,998 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sills starting to rust towards rear

oil low

Pass 22 Jun 2015 122,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 110,476 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 96,263 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 82,727 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,776 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 74,775 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,298 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 54,534 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 45,914 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,138 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 34,823 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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BD03 WTA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD03 WTA, 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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What year was BD03 WTA registered?

BD03 WTA is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 WTA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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