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WA03 UTJ

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,176 mi
Last recorded50,176 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 UTJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 50,176 miles

Both rear sills / jacking points corroded

Both sides front structure areas corroded

Front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

Heavily corroded underside the vehicle, Front and rear upper and lower suspension arms, front and rear anti roll bar linkages, both track control arms and track rod ends etc

Fail 2 Aug 2019 50,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear sills / jacking points corroded

Both sides front structure areas corroded

Front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

Heavily corroded underside the vehicle, Front and rear upper and lower suspension arms, front and rear anti roll bar linkages, both track control arms and track rod ends etc

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 48,378 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 46,586 miles

Rear wheel arches/sidesills corroded

surface corrosion found to various components

Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,397 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 44,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 42,847 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 42,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 41,080 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,188 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 34,012 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,442 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,486 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge.

Offside front brake disc has slight corrosion to inner face.

Pass 1 Apr 2008 20,756 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2007 15,405 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 11,299 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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WA03 UTJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WA03 UTJ, 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 WA03 UTJ registered?

WA03 UTJ is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is WA03 UTJ safe to buy?

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