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FA03 WJV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,018 mi
Last recorded59,018 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,018 miles

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

nearside rear (inner wheel arch) excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

rear (both) suspension arms corroded but not weakened

Fail 23 Jan 2014 59,018 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside rear (inner wheel arch) excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

rear (both) suspension arms corroded but not weakened

Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,934 miles

O/s (rear) inner wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Fail 21 Jan 2013 52,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s (rear) inner wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 47,796 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,761 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 31,504 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,406 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,258 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 WJV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FA03 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

FA03 WJV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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The MOT history for FA03 WJV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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