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WG03 ZWM

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,915 mi
Last recorded87,915 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 87,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear cross member rusty

Fail 13 May 2022 87,911 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear cross member rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2021 86,832 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 86,820 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 85,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 84,761 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 84,716 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 83,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower part of wing slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower part of wing slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower part of wing slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower part of wing slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,730 miles

Nearside Front wishbone has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper wishbone slight corrosion

Offside Front wishbone has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Upper wishbone has slight corrosion

both front outer wing sills have slight corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2017 81,730 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front wishbone has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper wishbone slight corrosion

Offside Front wishbone has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Upper wishbone has slight corrosion

both front outer wing sills have slight corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,830 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 79,830 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 77,458 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,053 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 74,875 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 71,405 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear disc's wearing badley

Pass 14 Nov 2012 67,187 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2012 67,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2011 61,976 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 58,099 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,873 miles

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

some corrosion to offside sill

Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,297 miles

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

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 17 Sep 2009 50,297 miles

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

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

offside front brake slightly binding

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Jul 2008 42,310 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside wiper blade starting to split

rear brake pads getting low ?

Pass 29 Jul 2008 42,310 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside wiper blade starting to split

rear brake pads getting low ?

Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,991 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outside

Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,931 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 ZWM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZWM, 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 ZWM registered?

WG03 ZWM is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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