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FA03 WHH

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,076 mi
Last recorded64,076 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WHH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 64,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fan belt deteriorated

nearside and offside rear outer sills seat belt prescribed areas repaired by welding

Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,983 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 54,983 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,931 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,648 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,127 miles

both front tyres perished

both rear tyre getting low

Fail 25 Jul 2011 39,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyre getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,696 miles

front brake pads approx 5mm

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge tread raised and has a possible puncture

rear tyres perished

surface rust appearing on underside of body

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,161 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,661 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 24,417 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 19,661 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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FA03 WHH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 FA03 WHH, 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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FA03 WHH is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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