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WG03 OSP

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,383 mi
Last recorded71,383 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 OSP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes under bonnet (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 64,008 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 58,811 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 58,811 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall split (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 51,470 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 51,150 miles

Underside components have surface corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2015 51,150 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Underside components have surface corrosion

Pass 27 May 2014 50,813 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint boot weak

surface corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 49,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 44,335 miles

Surface corrosion to suspension arms

Pass 14 Jan 2011 40,841 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 40,841 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,375 miles

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Jan 2009 35,601 miles

hand brake travel slightly high

Fail 29 Jun 2007

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,292 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 28,199 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 OSP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OSP, 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 OSP registered?

WG03 OSP is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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