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WG03 ZWB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,878 mi
Last recorded89,878 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 ZWB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 89,878 miles

All Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2022 89,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 87,898 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,408 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre cracked/perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 84,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,877 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,004 miles

Both rear brake discs have a wide rust ridge.

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,623 miles

Oil leak over gearbox housing ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 76,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak over gearbox housing ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,820 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 72,820 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,395 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,934 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 59,981 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 59,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 51,957 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 42,433 miles

o/s/r. tyre outer sidewall has very slight damage.

Pass 21 May 2009 35,369 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 35,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 31,743 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,588 miles

Front wipers deteriorated.

Fail 28 Nov 2006 25,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 13 Jun 2006 23,052 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 ZWB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WG03 ZWB, 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 ZWB registered?

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

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