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BD53 WTW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,573 mi
Last recorded106,573 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 106,573 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 100,281 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2015 100,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 91,724 miles

Advise on o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,724 miles

Advise on o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 82,775 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,128 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,986 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,435 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,944 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,012 miles

front brake pads look thin on insides

front number plate cracked

oil level low

Pass 13 Nov 2007 38,606 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 28,099 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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BD53 WTW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BD53 WTW, 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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BD53 WTW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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