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VA52 WHB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,533 mi
Last recorded97,533 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 WHB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,533 miles

Engine management lamp on permenently

Front disc brakes binding slightly

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2017 97,488 miles

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

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

Engine management lamp on permenently

Front disc brakes binding slightly

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,249 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front worn down to 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 91,243 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear steel pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front worn down to 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 83,184 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 75,329 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 75,329 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 63,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,593 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,861 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,519 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,314 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,203 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,847 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,011 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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VA52 WHB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA52 WHB, 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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VA52 WHB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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