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WF03 UAT

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,278 mi
Last recorded86,278 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 86,278 miles

Body has slight corrosion all over under body (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s and o/s front suspension arms corroded

n/s and o/s rear upper and lower suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,463 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,515 miles

EML light on

Front & Rear subframes corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 81,493 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML light on

Front & Rear subframes corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,539 miles

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

Slight corrosion to Front & rear subframe/suspension setup

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 78,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/F tyre cracking on sidewalls

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges

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

Slight corrosion to Front & rear subframe/suspension setup

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 75,262 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,245 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 70,244 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front discs pitted

Pass 20 May 2010 65,973 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 64,211 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 61,219 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 61,219 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 47,921 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2006 33,673 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 UAT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UAT, 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 UAT registered?

WF03 UAT is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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