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FA03 WHM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,907 mi
Last recorded65,907 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 WHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 65,907 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2023 65,904 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2022 59,437 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Oct 2022 59,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2021 52,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension Components Corroded

Under Body Corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2021 52,698 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension Components Corroded

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2020 48,001 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 47,999 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 45,896 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 45,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,247 miles

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Fail 20 Sep 2017 45,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs worn and pads starting to crumble

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2016 44,697 miles

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Fail 13 Jul 2016 44,697 miles

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle rusty and poor in places

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 42,379 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 41,225 miles

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

all suspensin corroded

front shockers very corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 41,225 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

all suspensin corroded

front shockers very corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,345 miles

all suspension corroded

rear pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2012 38,951 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,812 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear joint

front tyres low on edges

rear pads low

rear tyres low

Pass 19 Aug 2010 34,830 miles

may require front brake pads soon

may require rear brake pads soon

surface corrosion brake pipes

surface corrosion front suspension

surface corrosion rear suspension

Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,174 miles

surface corrosion floors and suspension

Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,593 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 26,100 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 WHM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WHM, 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 WHM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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