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WF03 OFE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,665 mi
Last recorded98,665 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 OFE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,665 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm across.perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm across.perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 98,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm across.perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm-3mm across.perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 90,704 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 90,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central stop light not working

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 81,153 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both front position lamps a bit bluey/white (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front (tyre cut on inner sidewall)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 71,345 miles

Offside Rear sill panel rusting

Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded on inner edge

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 61,975 miles

Corrosion in O/S/R outer sill

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 61,972 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion in O/S/R outer sill

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 56,766 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,267 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 52,267 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,936 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 47,933 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,011 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,337 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 38,337 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Passenger windscreen wiper poor.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,297 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 38,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,053 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,141 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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WF03 OFE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF03 OFE, 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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WF03 OFE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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