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WF53 AZD

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,554 mi
Last recorded101,554 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 AZD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 101,554 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 101,554 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 62,184 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,981 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 56,981 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,383 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,257 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s outer sill corrioded and blistered (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corrioded and blistered (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,811 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 52,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,932 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,033 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 42,304 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,450 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 31,876 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,330 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 20,751 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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WF53 AZD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WF53 AZD, 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 WF53 AZD registered?

WF53 AZD is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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The MOT history for WF53 AZD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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