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VA03 WKP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,457 mi
Last recorded95,457 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 WKP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,457 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner swept area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear sill area getting weak at arch as yet not holed

Fail 19 Mar 2019 95,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner swept area reduced (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 82,472 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where standing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where standing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where standing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where standing (3.5.1i)

boot area has water ingress

fan belt loose and battery had to be assisted with jump pack

hood torn

under body steering suspension and brake parts heavily corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,258 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens misting

Offside Front headlight lens misting

engine management light on

soft top roof damaged

under body suspension and brake parts has heavy surface rust

vehicle had to be jump started for mot test

Fail 11 Jan 2017 81,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outter sill (5.2.6)

Front chassis legs are starting to corrod

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 72,702 miles

engine management light on

suspension starting to corrode

Fail 17 Dec 2015 72,701 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure detached (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

suspension starting to corrode

Pass 30 Dec 2014 64,513 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger broke

eng management lamp on

underbody starting to corrode surface rust

Pass 27 Dec 2013 58,750 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 27 Dec 2013 58,750 miles

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,873 miles

Offside front tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 31 Dec 2012 52,873 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 23 Dec 2011 46,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 46,417 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 40,118 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,402 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,804 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,301 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,312 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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VA03 WKP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VA03 WKP, 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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VA03 WKP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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