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W10 ALX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,578 mi
Last recorded115,578 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW10 ALX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 115,578 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 110,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,936 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 98,936 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,203 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,187 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 57,383 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

emissons not done due to exhaust broken

Pass 6 Aug 2015 52,420 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 52,420 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 51,166 miles

both outer sills and inner rear wing areas rusting

Fail 15 Jul 2014 51,164 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer sills and inner rear wing areas rusting

Pass 22 Jul 2013 49,728 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 49,092 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 49,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,845 miles

1) Small splits on N/S/R inner tyrewall.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 46,441 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,783 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 43,250 miles

NEAR/SIDE (MIDDLE) CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CREASED.

Pass 6 May 2008 39,714 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 36,595 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 32,241 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 32,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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W10 ALX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W10 ALX, 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 W10 ALX registered?

W10 ALX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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