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WG52 RCO

2003 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,864 mi
Last recorded45,864 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 RCO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 45,864 miles

All suspension componence covered in surface rust

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 45,863 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All suspension componence covered in surface rust

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 43,704 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components covered in surface corrision

Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,976 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 42,061 miles

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

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

all suspension components covered in surface rust

Pass 4 Mar 2020 41,133 miles

all suspension components covered in surface rust

Pass 4 Mar 2019 39,971 miles

all suspension components covered in surface rust

Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,064 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,157 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,926 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 34,786 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 34,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,345 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 33,346 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,752 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,082 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,250 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inside wall

Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,544 miles

Offside rear tyre has cracks in inside wall.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,005 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 19,284 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,030 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 14,317 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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WG52 RCO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WG52 RCO, 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 WG52 RCO registered?

WG52 RCO is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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