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DK03 WRP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,514 mi
Last recorded99,514 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 WRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 99,514 miles

centre and rear exhaust joins heavily corroding

stone chips to windcsreen

underside of vehicle undersealed throughout

Pass 6 Jun 2018 95,841 miles

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

both rear outer sills corroded

minor stone chips to windscreen

offside front lower wing corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 95,841 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

both rear outer sills corroded

minor stone chips to windscreen

offside front lower wing corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 93,391 miles

Offside Front side light dim

chips in front windscreen

exhaust heavily corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

front brake pads look low

minor exhaust blow at centre section

rear floor pan heavily corroding

underbody corroding

Pass 25 May 2016 88,954 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 88,954 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 85,964 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,481 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

general light corrosion under the car

nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 74,712 miles

exhaust system corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear sub frames & suspension arms upper & lower corroded

nearside rear tyre outer wall & tread shoulder perished & cracking

offside & nearside rear sills corroded

power steering pressure pipes corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2013 74,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front & rear sub frames & suspension arms upper & lower corroded

nearside rear tyre outer wall & tread shoulder perished & cracking

offside & nearside rear sills corroded

power steering pressure pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,360 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished and splitting on sidewalls

Fail 14 Mar 2012 72,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished and splitting on sidewalls

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,668 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,033 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 41,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,102 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,832 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 31,194 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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DK03 WRP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK03 WRP, 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 DK03 WRP registered?

DK03 WRP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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