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WF03 TMX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

77,571 mi
Last recorded77,571 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 77,571 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge/cracks in inner edge very close to reaching and exposing cords

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,885 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body surface corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2019 74,858 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body surface corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,057 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,501 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 66,803 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 66,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 61,677 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 61,576 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,070 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 57,000 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 52,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,506 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,286 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs pitted

n/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,940 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,887 miles

brake disc,s poor condition. rusty/pitted. ok at time of test

ns rear brake pads getting low. ok at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,844 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,049 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 13,165 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 TMX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WF03 TMX, 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 WF03 TMX registered?

WF03 TMX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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