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WG03 NFU

2003 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,124 mi
Last recorded91,124 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 NFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 91,124 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear wishbones all 8 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 91,124 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear wishbones all 8 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 88,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wish bones (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 88,607 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wish bones (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 May 2017 87,009 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 19 May 2017 87,006 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper piston (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 84,519 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 84,455 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 77,941 miles

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

both rear tyre inner sidewalls split

Fail 8 May 2015 77,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyre inner sidewalls split

Pass 14 May 2014 71,810 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and lightly perished

cuts in both rear tyre inner sidewalls

front number plate peeling

Fail 2 May 2014 71,647 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and lightly perished

cuts in both rear tyre inner sidewalls

front number plate peeling

Pass 16 May 2013 63,751 miles

all 4 tyres lightly perished

Fail 15 May 2013 63,751 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

all 4 tyres lightly perished

Pass 23 May 2012 61,643 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 59,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2011 59,268 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 56,484 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 56,484 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 45,797 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 45,797 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 31,089 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,397 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 27,214 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 NFU is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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