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WF03 UAX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,164 mi
Last recorded98,164 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 UAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 98,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre inner sill section under passenger seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch under top seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion on all vehicle underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2019 96,975 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 96,951 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,645 miles

Both Rear outer sills are heavily corroded.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,880 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the outer edge.

Fail 27 Jun 2017 91,880 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on the outer edge.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 89,483 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Fail 6 Jun 2016 89,483 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

General under vehicle corrosion.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 87,256 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 84,132 miles

surface rusting on all suspension units

Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,283 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 76,911 miles

child seat fitted to n/s

corrosion not through all skins o/s outer sill

o/s/r coil spring corroding

Fail 23 May 2012 76,911 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to n/s

corrosion not through all skins o/s outer sill

o/s/r coil spring corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,293 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 71,293 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,276 miles

o/s/r tyre low tread(2.5mm)

corrosion evident on n/s/r outersill

Pass 21 Jul 2009 58,761 miles

rear reg.plate condition getting poor

Fail 15 Jul 2009 58,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear reg.plate condition getting poor

Pass 26 Jun 2008 44,849 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,497 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 29,419 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 29,419 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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 UAX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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