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WG03 HCX

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,074 mi
Last recorded59,074 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 HCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 59,074 miles

o/s front chassis leg has corrision

Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,785 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 48,266 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 48,266 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Corrosion to exhaust

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,807 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsr brake disc slightly corroded

osr brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,752 miles

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

nsr outer sill corroded but not penetrated through

osr outer sill corroded but not penetrated through

Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,516 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,771 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,221 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 22,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 22,825 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,143 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 17,019 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 13,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 10,341 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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WG03 HCX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WG03 HCX, 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 WG03 HCX registered?

WG03 HCX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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