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WG03 OSV

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,455 mi
Last recorded140,455 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 OSV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 140,455 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 140,455 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2012 115,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level slightly overfull

front brake pads appear low

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Oct 2012 115,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil level slightly overfull

front brake pads appear low

offside rear outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

power steering pipes corroded

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 6 Oct 2011 94,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

offside front brake disc worn on inside

Fail 6 Oct 2011 94,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front number plate damaged

nearside rear tyre showing signs of wear on inner edge

offside front brake disc worn on inside

Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,764 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

chip in front screen

front and rear disc slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Apr 2010 66,764 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

chip in front screen

front and rear disc slightly worn

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,663 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 47,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,199 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,088 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,296 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

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 OSV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OSV, 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 OSV registered?

WG03 OSV is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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