CarVerify

Free Car Check

FA03 WHS

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

3,383 mi
Last recorded3,383 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2017 3,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre close to legal limts,all suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 109,521 miles

both rear sills corroded

chassis wishbones + exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2016 109,445 miles

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

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

both rear sills corroded

chassis wishbones + exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front wheel arch corroded.both sill are corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 105,047 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front wheel arch corroded.both sill are corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,724 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 97,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,091 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear suspension componets corroded

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both inner outter sills corroded

eml light on

exhuast system corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2012 83,076 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear suspension components becomming heavily corroded

both sides outer sill rear sections corroded

main brake pipe corroded in rear clip housing, not considered excessive at time of test

nearside rear brake pipe to flex hose corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

slight damage to nearside rear bumper

Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,081 miles

all brake pipes surface corroded advise clean and grease

all underside components corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2010 69,268 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 59,347 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,838 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,736 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 39,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 30,511 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FA03 WHS 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 68.8%.

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 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 WHS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FA03 WHS?

You can check the full history of FA03 WHS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FA03 WHS registered?

FA03 WHS is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is FA03 WHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 WHS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA03 WHS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FA03 WHS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.