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W444 ALX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,264 mi
Last recorded78,264 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW444 ALX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2019 78,264 miles

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both front inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

1 wheel nut missing on wheels

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,384 miles

All suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2018 76,383 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2017 74,909 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 71,707 miles

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

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

all suspension components are corroded

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 7 May 2016 71,706 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front and rear tyres different size

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from drivers side to passenger side pipe (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

underside of vehicle and suspension components corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 66,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 61,034 miles

Outer rear sills corroded

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

Pass 2 May 2013 55,780 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 46,555 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,947 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,527 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,171 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,623 miles

15% imbalance front brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2006 23,813 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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W444 ALX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc 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 W444 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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W444 ALX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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