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FA03 WHK

2003 Mazda MX-5

Turquoise Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,268 mi
Last recorded71,268 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,268 miles

All four tyres perished

Nearside front tyre worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Rear tyres starting to split and tear on inner side walls

Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,083 miles

All 4 tyres lightly perished

Centre upper stop lamp not working

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,768 miles

FRONT / REAR SUB FRAMES VERY RUSTY

Pass 17 Dec 2012 64,415 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,228 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 51,228 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,864 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 38,396 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,396 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,225 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,798 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 WHK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Turquoise with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WHK, 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 FA03 WHK registered?

FA03 WHK is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is FA03 WHK safe to buy?

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