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DG53 WPW

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,729 mi
Last recorded75,729 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WPW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 75,729 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 70,875 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 70,872 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,604 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 59,101 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,030 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,486 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,858 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 38,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front brake disc showing signs of overheating due to brake binding

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2010 31,707 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 29,729 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 27,362 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,911 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,137 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,941 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,466 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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DG53 WPW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DG53 WPW, 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 DG53 WPW registered?

DG53 WPW is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DG53 WPW safe to buy?

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