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WF53 TTE

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,136 mi
Last recorded64,136 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 TTE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2017 64,136 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear subframe corroded

Both front inner wheel arches corroded

Both inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 57,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,909 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 46,624 miles

corrosion to underbody components

engine oil low

n/s rear inner brake pad shim adrift

n/s rear tyre worn to 1.8mm on outer edge

o/s rear tyre tread worn to 3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,107 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,465 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,757 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut in tread

Fail 18 Oct 2010 36,756 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cut in tread

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 31,831 miles

all brake pads worn

wiper blades worn

Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,721 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all brake pads worn

Pass 8 Oct 2007 16,815 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,157 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 TTE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TTE, 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 TTE registered?

WF53 TTE is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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